What is a simple sentence?; How to make compound sentences.; Using 'and', 'or', 'but', 'so'.; Remembering the comma rule.; Practice making compound sentences!

Compound Sentences

Compound Sentences

Join sentences for clearer, smoother writing!

Agenda

• What is a simple sentence?

• How to make compound sentences.

• Using 'and', 'or', 'but', 'so'.

• Remembering the comma rule.

• Practice making compound sentences!

Joining Sentences!

Sometimes, we write many short sentences. We can join these sentences together to make our writing more interesting to read. This helps our ideas sound clearer and flow smoothly!

Connecting ideas: Join sentences for clearer, smoother writing.

Simple Sentences

A simple sentence has one complete thought. It always includes a subject, who or what the sentence is about, and a verb, what the subject does. For example, 'The dog barked loudly' is a simple sentence.

Dog runs in park, a simple sentence example.

Compound Sentences

• Two simple sentences joined together.

• Use words: and, or, but, so.

• Example: I like pizza, and she likes pasta.

• Example: He ran fast, but he didn't win.

Our Joining Words

We use special words to connect two simple sentences and make one longer sentence. These important joining words are 'and,' 'or,' 'but,' and 'so.' For example, 'I like pizza, and I like apples' uses 'and' to join two ideas together.

Conjunctions like 'and' connect words, phrases, or clauses.

"And" Joins Ideas

The word 'and' is like a bridge that connects two ideas or pieces of information that go together. It tells us that something else is happening or being added. For example, 'The sun was shining, and the birds were singing their happy songs.'

Bridge connects ideas, like 'and' connects thoughts.

Let's Practice "And"

We can join two simple sentences to make a compound sentence using 'and'. Look at these: 'Ava loves to read books.' and 'She also likes to draw pictures.' We can combine them: 'Ava loves to read books, and she also likes to draw pictures.'

Reading sparks imagination, like Ava's love for books and drawing.

"Or" Shows a Choice

The word "or" helps us show a choice between two different ideas or actions. For example, "We can play outside, or we can read a book." It tells you there are two options, and you pick one.

Boy chooses a book, exploring options like reading.

Let's Practice "Or"

Sometimes we have a choice between two things. We use "or" to show these choices in a compound sentence. For example: "We can play soccer, or we can play basketball."

Soccer or basketball: choose your game.

Compound Sentences

What is a simple sentence?; How to make compound sentences.; Using 'and', 'or', 'but', 'so'.; Remembering the comma rule.; Practice making compound sentences!

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