Two simple sentences connected by a comma

and a coordinate conjunction

Characteristics:
• Combining two or more related thoughts into one sentence
• Combining two simple sentences into one sentence.
• Using coordinate conjunction, conjunctive adverbs, and
semicolon to combine the related thoughts.

Structures:
Independent Clause, coordinate conjunction Independent Clause

Independent Clause; conjunctive adverb, Independent Clause

Independent Clause; Independent Clause

For: means because
And: adds information
Nor: removes alternatives. It tells what something is
not, rather than what it is.
But: offers a contrast, introduces unexpected
Or : offers a choice
Yet: expresses a stronger contrast than but
So: means a result
 To add similar, equal idea (also, besides,
furthermore, in addition, moreover, as well, too)
 To add an unexpected (however, nevertheless,
nonetheless, still)
 To add a complete contrast (on the other hand,
in contrast)
 To give an alternative possibility (otherwise)
 To add an expected result (accordingly, as a
result, consequently, hence, therefore, thus)
 To add an example (for example, for instance)
1. He is always crying, for he is very sad.
2. My family goes camping every summer, and we
usually have fun.
3. She isn’t wearing a jacket, nor is she wearing
glasses.
4. Last year we went camping at Blue Lake, but we
had a terrible time
5. Next year we will go to the beach, or perhaps we
will stay at home.
6. I am smarter than my brother, yet he still gets
higher grade on the test.
7. We want to buy a house soon, so we need to save
money
1. Community college offer preparation for many occupation; also,
they prepare students to a transfer to a four-year college or
university.

2. The cost of attending a community is low; however, many

students need financial aids.

3. Tuition at a community college is low; in contrast, tuition at a

private school is high.

4. Students must take final exam; otherwise, they will receive a

grade of incompetence.

5. Native and non native English speakers have different needs; thus,
most school provide separate English classes for each group.

6. Most college now have a writing requirement for graduation; for

example, students at my college must pass a writing test.
 for and nor but or yet so

1. Julie bought her mom a sweater. Her mom love

it
2. I am going to the beach. I worry about
sunburn.
3. She had to go. She called a friend to drive her.
4. You can take a cruise to Greece. You can travel
to Mexico.
5. I can’t whistle. I can’t sing.
6. My husband was working . I went shopping.
7. She could not go to the show. She did not have
enough money.
1. Jenny’s tire was flat;______, we called a tow
truck.(thus, furthermore)
2. Mario needed to be home early;____, he left
work at 3 p.m. (however, consequently)
3. Kevin is a millionaire;____, his brother, Jeremy, is
always flat broke. (as a result, in contrast)
4. None of us knew our lines on Monday;___, the
show opened successfully o Saturday.
(nonetheless, consequently)
5. You need to put more effort into your work;__,
you won’t get a passing grade. (moreover,
otherwise)
1. I hate to stay at home all day, for _______
2. They don’t drink coffee, yet ______
3. They were not wearing jackets, nor_______
4. They are going to travel to Bali, and______
5. After an hour waiting, I will be back at home,
or______
6. I am interested in cooking, so_________
7. He is just a baby, but__________