Sebastian, Sierra

8 October 2012

1. A compound occurs when two independent clauses are joined together. The sentence will contain more than one subject and more than one predicate.

ex. Lacy ate the rest of the leftovers from dinner, so her mom had to go to the store.

IC + IC = Compound Sentence

2. A complex sentence contains one or more subordinate clauses. It can have two dependent clauses or one dependent and one independent clause.

ex. Juan and John could hang out with their friends, after they've completed their homework.

DC + DC = Complex sentence or IC +IC = Complex sentence

3. A compound complex sentence is a sentence that has two or more independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.

ex. Because Tina is a teenager, her parents treat her as a child, but they expect her to act as an adult.

IC + DC+DC IC+IC +DC

11 October 2012 Limbo: Nothing done wrong, but nothing done right. Lust: Forever together, but forever apart.

Gluttony: sometimes too much is a good thing....sometimes not. Greed: He's got the whole world in his hands. Anger: Taking over. Heresy: Spirit from heaven.

Violence: Violence never results in anything good.



Fraud: I...I..I don't know what to say but I'm going to keep talking anyway.



15 October 2012

1.Kristen likes country music, and Bob likes rap. -This is a compound sentence because there are two independent clauses joined together.

2. Marie went for a walk along the beach because it was relaxing. -This is a complex sentence because there is one independent clause and one dependent clause joined together.

3. Differences between commas and semi colons : -Connect two thoughts showing no evident connection -Connect thoughts that are not complete -Complex and Compound Complex Sentences

-Make readers slow down -Make objects clearer -Emphasis on details in series of items connection -Connect thoughts that are not complete -Complex and Compound Complex Sentences

4. a) John wanted to sleep, but he didn't want to miss the game. -The comma is used so that the reader will take a breath before continuing reading. b) Lacy ate chocolate, berries, and a burrito when she got home from school. -The commas show the reader to take a breath before each item. It connects thought that aren't complete.

5. Bonnie brought roses for her friend in the performance; she had already gone home. -This pause is for a dramatic effect and makes details clearer.