Lavallee-Barber,Nikeisha

2012 October 8 1) A compound sentence is a sentence with more than one subject or predicate. Ex: The puppy ran around, and I had to chase after it. Independent clause (simple sentence) + Independent clauses (simple sentence)+ coordinating conjunction

2012 October 8 2) A complex sentence is a sentence that has an independent clause joined by one or more dependent clauses containing a subordinate clause or clauses. Ex: The girls went shopping, because their movie did not start until 45 minutes later. Independent clause + Dependent clause + subordinator

2012 October 8 3) A compound complex sentence is a sentence having two or more coordinate independent clauses and one ore more dependent clauses. Ex: Nate and Courtney met, because he played football and she does cheer. Independent clause + Independent clause + Dependent clause

SourceURL:file://localhost/Volumes/Empire/Users/lavalleebarbern1/Desktop/hell%20pic.doc **Circle 1: Limbo**

**Circle 2: Lust**

**Circle 3: Glutton**

**Circle 4: Avaricious and Prodigal**

**Circle 5: Wrathful and Sullen**

**Circle 6: Heretics**

**Circle 7: Violent** **Circle 8: Panderers, Seducers, Flatterers, Simonits, Diviners, Astrologers, Magicians, Barrators, Hypocrites, and Thieves**

October 15, 2012

1) Compound sentence: The puppy ran around, and I had to chase after it.


 * 1) a. This is a compound sentence because is has two independent clauses and a coordinating conjunction.

2) Complex sentence: The girls went shopping, because their movie did not start until 45 minutes later.


 * 1) a. This is an complex sentence, because it has an independent clause, a dependent clause, and a subordinator

3) 3 Differences between commas and semi colons


 * 1) a. Commas are used for giving the reader a slight pause for clarified meaning and a semi colon signals a greater pause than a comma
 * 2) b. Comma connects thoughts that are not complete and semi colons make readers slow down
 * 3) c. Semi colons make objects clearer

2 sentences using (and explaining why you used) coma

a. I had to go pick up milk, cereal, and ice cream at the store.

I used a coma to separate the three items.

b. My favorite movies are The Hunger Games, Pitch Perfect, and Edward Scissorhands.

I used a coma to separate the three items.

1 sentence using and (explaining why you used) semi colon.

a. Practice took longer tonight; therefore, I will not eat till 8:00pm.

I used a semi colon to emphasis on detail in series of items