Good writers: :
Good writers: Often combine two simple sentences into one longer sentence. This is called a compound sentence. Simple sentences:
Cal Poly and Mt.SAC are good schools.
2 subjects + 1 verb
Maria works and studies at night.
1 subject + 2 verbs
Maria and Li work and study at night.
2 subjects + 2 verbs
Compound Sentences: :
Compound Sentences: Are two sentences joined by a connecting word: such as and
but
so
They always use a comma (,) A compound sentence has two subjects and two verbs.
Susan studies English, and Mike studies Spanish.
Some people prefer coffee, but most people prefer tea.
Simple or Compound? :
Simple or Compound? 1. California and Oregon export food to much of the U.S.
2. California exports strawberries, and Oregon exports blackberries to Canada.
3. California and Oregon import corn and export berries.
4. California has good weather, so many foods grow easily here.
5. The cookies have one cup of peanut butter, one egg, and one cup of sugar.
Answers :
Answers 1. Simple
2. Compound
3. Simple
4. Compound
5. Simple