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👉 A CLOSER LOOK 2
Grammar
Simple sentences and compound sentences
💡 REMEMBER
A simple sentence is made up of one independent clause
Example: Minh has some problems with his schoolwork.
A compound sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses, and they are joined by:
- a coordinating conjunction: for, and, but, or, so.
Example: Mai bought many books, for she likes reading.
- a conjunctive adverb: however, therefore, otherwise.
Example: Mark is hard-working; therefore, he usually gets high scores on exams.
- Tick (✓) the simpe sentences.
1. We work together on different projects. ⬜
2. Teens need good friends and tolerant teachers at the school. ⬜
3. She plays chess very well, and she got the first prize last year. ⬜
4. Sports activities at school hepl me relax. ⬜
5. Teens should learn teamwork, and they should also have communication skills. ⬜ - Write S for simple sentences and C for compound sentences.
_____ 1. Teenagers are often very active and talkative.
_____ 2. He oftens chat with his friends on Facebook Messenger.
_____ 3. She is a smart student, and she is an active member of our club.
_____ 4. My friends and I joined a sports competition last year.
_____ 5. He is a club member, but he never participates in any of the activities. - Choose the correct answer A, B or C.
1. Parents should give teens some freedom, ______ they should also set limits
A. for B. so C. but
2. We don't cheat on exams, _____ it is a wrong thing to do.
A. or B. for C. and
3. Lan wants to join the school music club; _____ she cann't sing or play any instruments.
A. however B. otherwise C. therefore
4. Schoolwork causes teens a lot of pressure, _____ they also feel pressure from their parents.
A. and B. but C. or
5. She wanted to prepare for the exams; _____, she turned off her mobile phone.
A. however B. otherwise C. therefore - Combine the two sentences to make compound sentences, using the words from the box.
or but so
therefore otherwise
1. Phong has to study harder. He may fail the exam.
2. She is very sensitive. Don't comment on her new hairstyle.
3. Mi wants to have more friends. She doesn't connect well with others.
4. Students can work in groups. Students can work in pairs.
5. My friend likes showing off her new things. She often posts picture on social media. - GAME Which group has the most sentences?
Work in groups. Each group makes many compound sentences as possible. The group with the most correct sentences is the winner.
