English, Simple, Compound, Complex Sentences, KS2,Literacy.
The compound complex sentence consists of three parts. There is the compound part which means that two simple sentences are joined together by and or a comma. And the third part is the interrupter or the phrase that is dependent on one of the other parts of the sentence.
Sentence Structure. This page about sentence structure will focus on the differences between simple sentences, compound sentences, complex sentences and compound-complex sentences. You must know how to correctly write these sentence types for IELTS as the examiner will be looking for them when they grade you for your 'grammatical range'.
Correct structure and punctuation is a key feature of Functional English writing and these two sets of matching cards make a good introduction to the topic and will also prompt discussion. The first set focuses on conjunctions (in compound and complex sentences) and each sentence is split into three (two clause, one conjunction).
Compound Sentences Examples. Compound Sentences. A compound sentence is made up of two or more simple sentences joined with a conjunction. Notice that there are some key characteristics of a compound sentence: 1. It is made up of simple sentences. 2. It is made when simple sentences are joined with a conjunction.
Compound-complex sentences are made up of two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses. Compound-Complex Sentences.. Which of the following can be used to join the two independent clauses in a complex-compound sentence? a) coordinating conjunction b) correlative conjunction c) conjunctive adverb d) semicolon.
Explain that these sentences are compound sentences because they contain two parts (clauses) joined together by a conjunction. Write on the board: Jake drove the car and Mark read the map. Show how this sentence is made up of two clauses and a conjunction by drawing a box around each clause and drawing a circle around the conjunction.
In this lesson, students learn the three main ways to write a compound sentence. They also learn how to avoid a comma splice. This lesson includes a story writing challenge using compound nouns.