Lichtas, Alycia

Alycia Lichtas 10-8-12 English Honors Period 5 Mr. Shingler

**Compound Sentence:**


 * Definition:** A compound sentence is a sentence that combines at least two independent ideas or clauses that create one complete sentence. The clauses are usually combined with a conjunction or a semicolon.


 * Example:** The doctor spoke to the patient with much sympathy, and when the patient started crying the doctor held her hand.


 * Mathematical Breakdown:** Independent Clause + Independent Clause = Compound Sentence. In the example the mathematical breakdown is: The doctor spoke to the patient with much sympathy, and when the patient started crying the doctor held her hand.

Yellow = first independent clause Pink = conjunction Teal = second independent clause

**Complex Sentence:**


 * Definition:** A complex sentence is a sentence that contains only one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.


 * Example:** Even though he wanted to, Bruno couldn’t play in the soccer game.


 * Mathematical Breakdown:** Independent Clause + Dependent Clause = Complex Sentence. In the example the mathematical breakdown is: Even though he wanted to, Bruno couldn’t play in the soccer game.

Green = Dependent Clause Red = Independent Clause

**Compound Complex Sentence:**


 * Definition:** A compound complex sentence is a sentence with at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.


 * Example:** While Jim walked, he noticed that the mailman is very busy, but he always makes time to say hello to all the children.


 * Mathematical Breakdown:** Independent Clause + Independent Clause + Dependent Clause = Compound Complex Sentence. In the example the mathematical breakdown is: While Jim walked, he noticed that the mailman is very busy , but he always makes time to say hello to all the children.

Yellow - Dependent Clause Green - Independent Clause Teal - conjunction Pink - Independent Clause

Alycia Lichtas 10-11-12 Honors English P. 5 Shingler

Limbo- Innocent souls that are still punished for all eternity



The Lustful- Those punished for love



The Gluttonous- Those obsessed with possessions



The Misers and Spendthrifts- The cheapskates and the shop-aholics

The Wrathful and Sullen- Those Silent Haters and the ones who act on their feelings



Heretics- Those who can't see the God in the world



The Violent- Pain unto creatures



The Fraudulent- Lier Lier Pants on Fire



Traitors- Those too Cowardly to stay on the good side of the force



Alycia Lichtas 10-15-12 Honors English P. 5 Shingler

1. The compound sentence that I created is: The boy started crying when he found his puppy; he felt so relieved that they were reunited after the long separation. This is a compound sentence because it has two independent clauses that were separated by a semi colon. "The boy started crying when he found his puppy" is one clause and, "he felt so relieved that they were reunited after the long separation" is the other clause.

2. The complex sentence that I created is: Sammy wanted to explore the world, even if it took all her money. This is a complex sentence because it contains an independent clause as well as a dependent clause that are separated by a comma. "Sammy wanted to explore the world" is the independent clause and, "even if it took all her money" is the dependent clause.

3.3. Three differences between commas and semi colons are as follows: semi colons have longer pauses then commas, semi colons are used for compound sentence while commas can only be used solo on complex sentence, and commas are used right before quotation marks while semi colon is not. 3.2. Two sentences that contain commas are: "When I went to Grandma's house I brought my pillow, a blanket, and my teddy bear." (the commas are used to separate the list and allow pauses so the sentence flows smoothly) and "The backpack held a lot of school supplies, that will never be used." (the comma is used to separate the independent and dependent clause to form the complex sentence) 3.1. One sentence that contains a semi colon is: "The man started heading towards the empty house; he was so frightened that he was shaking." ( the semi colon is used to separate the two independent clauses to form a compound sentence)