Barron+Villalobos, Efren

October 8, 2012

1) Compound Sentence has at least two independent clauses and can be joined by a semicolon; does not require a dependent clause. IC + IC = Compound Sentence

Example: I tried to speak Spanish, and my friend tried to speak English. ................................ IC .................................. IC ...............................

2) Complex Sentence has one independent clause and one dependent clause or can be two dependent clauses. IC + DC = Complex Sentence or DC + DC = Complex Sentence

Example: After I came home, I watched Television. .......................... DC ....................... IC .................

3) Compound Complex Sentence has two independent clauses and one dependent clause or can have one independent clause and two dependent clauses. IC + IC + DC = Compound Complex Sentence or IC + DC + DC = Compound Complex Sentences

Example: Although I like playing soccer, I haven't had time to play in a while, and I haven't found anyone to go with. .................................... DC ............................................ IC ................................................. IC .........................

October 11, 2012

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October 15, 2012

1) Compound Sentence

Connor bought some new shoes, and he wore them to a party.
 * IC + IC = Compound Sentence
 * Two complete thoughts joined together by a conjunction

2) Complex Sentence

Connor went to the mall and bought new shoes. 3)
 * IC + DC = Complex Sentence
 * One complete though combined with an incomplete thought
 * Commas are used for connection between words and semi-colons slow the reader down.
 * Semi-colons create a greater pause when commas can create small pauses.
 * Commas can combine sentences with the use of a conjunction when a semi-colon doesn't need the conjunction.


 * I wish to one day visit the states of Colorado, Utah, Alaska, Montana, and Oregon.
 * Used the commas to separate the list of states
 * My mom enjoys shopping at Costco, but this time she was frustrated with the long lines.
 * Used coma to join the two complete thoughts


 * I went to Mexico and had a great time; the car ride was miserable though.
 * Used semi-colon to create that longer pause and emphasis the down side of the trip