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Compound sentences Match the beginnings of the sentences with the
picture that completes them.
When we want to join two ideas, we can link
a b
two simple sentences to form a compound She does
sentence. exercise too
We can do this using a coordinating conjunction
like and (for addition), or (for choice), but (for
contrast), or so (for a result).

Example:
She should try
Coordinating to relax more
Independent clause Independent clause
conjunction
The Japanese and they eat a lot 1. Nick washes his hands a lot,
eat a lot of rice, of fi sh too. so…
2. David eats lots of junk food,
You should eat or you can put on and…
less fast food, weight. 3. The doctor told Elena she
should sleep more, or…
The Americans but they do not do
eat a lot, enough exercise. 4. My sister plays computer
games, but…
Children do they are more c d
more exercise so active.
than adults,

Remember
There is usually a comma (,)
after the fi rst independent clause.

He doesn‛t do exercise He doesn‛t have fl u
Make compound sentences by joining the two
simple sentences. Use the conjunction given. Now, complete the second part of the compound
Remember to add a comma. sentences.

1. I want to eat some food. I have a sore throat. (but) 1. Hung washes his hands a lot, so…

2. David eats lots of junk food, and…

2. The Japanese eat healthily. They live for a long
time. (so) 3. The doctor told Elena she should sleep more, or…

4. My sister plays computer games, but…

3. I feel tired. I feel weak. (and)

4. You can go and see the doctor. You can go to bed
now and rest. (or)

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