Grammar Resource – Compound Sentences

Information

From SUNY Empire, State College:  very clear descriptions of what compound sentences are and the features of the clauses that are joined

From University of Pittsburgh:  this is short and concentrated on punctuation. This was written by Phil Atteberry who coined the phrase “short linkers” for coordinating conjunctions. Dr. Atteberry also covers semicolons and coordinating conjunctions

Videos

Compound Sentences from Guy Stieglitz. He created this series to support his students at the Education College in the Higher Colleges of Technology, United Arab Emirates. This video focuses on coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS) and the meaning/logic behind each conjunction.

From Paul Lawrence, LearnAmericanEnglishOnline. This gentleman teaches people ESL online and has been a teacher for 25 years. This video begins the explanation, but if there’s any part you don’t understand

From Jen Jonson, Jefferson County Public Schools (Arvada, CO). This video is about commas and compound sentences.  The information is especially concentrated on when to use a comma with “and” and when not to.

Worksheets for Printing Out

From Sinclair College, this is a great print out that covers clauses, compound sentences, and complex sentences.  The ideas are presented in an interesting order.