Compound Sentences

Question 1

What are 3 ways to make compound sentences with two independent clauses?

Answer 1

• using a comma followed by a conjunction
• using a semicolon followed by transition word and a comma
• using a semicolon by itself when two independent clauses have no conjunction or transition word between them (with the semicolon taking on the implied meaning of ‘and’.

Question 2

What are some transition words?

Answer 2

However, therefore, thus, then, in addition, also, similarly, moreover, otherwise, or else, consequently, finally, indeed, nevertheless, nonetheless, likewise

Question 3

How are transition words punctuated in a sentence?

Answer 3

They are always followed by a comma whether they are found at the beginning or in the middle of a sentence.