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Simple, Complex & Compound Sentences
Simple, Complex & Compound Sentences
Simple, Complex & Compound Sentences
thought.
We are allowed to add prepositions, adjectives, adverbs, articles, modal verbs BUT not
My name is Anmol.
more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet,
so)
Coordinating Conjunctions = FANBOYS = for, and, nor, but, or, yet & so. (7)
For = because (literal/formal) – xx – I am working right now, for I have a project deadline
tomorrow.
Yet = and yet = nevertheless or but: You have so many question and yet so few answers.
outside to play.
least one dependent (or subordinate) clause.. A dependent clause cannot stand
alone as a complete thought and is introduced by a subordinating conjunction
(because, since, after, although, when, etc.) or a relative pronoun (who, which, that).
Subordinating conjunction: although, even though, though, if, unless, provided that,
because, as well as, as soon as, so that, as , since, unless, until, before, after, once, in
order to, instead of, wherever, whenever, which, where, when, why, who etc.
Although I am working on the project right now, I’ll join you for the party tonight.
Formula No. 1:
Although I am working on the project right now, I’ll join you for the party tonight.
While (SC) this proposal has some disadvantages (DC), (A comma) its advantages
Despite (SC) the new regulations (DC), many people still do not disclose their
Formula No. 2:
COMMA RULE)
country.
I’ll read this document for you while (=by the time) you are drying your hair.
Many people still do not disclose their income to the government, despite the new
regulations.
While = contrast/although/but
I actually like my manager, while I accept he’s not perfect in many respects.
Unless you go to work, you won’t get paid/the project won’t be finished.
Since (conjunction) you’ve been my best friend, you should know my choices.
Prepositions