Connecting Clauses and Sentences

Connecting Clauses and Sentences

Learn how to build compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences by connecting clauses and sentences.

Building Compound Sentences

• Compound sentences are made up of two or more independent clauses.
• Use coordinating conjunctions (and, but, or, so, yet) to connect the clauses.
• Example: I went to the store, and I bought some groceries.

Constructing Complex Sentences

• Complex sentences contain an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.
• Use subordinating conjunctions like although, because, and while to connect the clauses.
• Dependent clauses cannot stand alone as sentences.
• Combine ideas and add depth to your writing with complex sentences.

Building Compound, Complex, and Compound-Complex Sentences

Combine clauses to form compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences. Use coordinating conjunctions (and, but, or) to connect independent clauses. Use subordinating conjunctions (although, because, while) to connect dependent and independent clauses. Combine both types to create compound-complex sentences. Remember to use appropriate punctuation and sentence structure.