Sentence Pattern 1 Compound Sentence Semicolon no conjunction

Sentence Pattern 1 Compound Sentence: Semicolon, no conjunction (two short, related sentences now joined) S V; S V

Examples: Choose one and imitate • He who knows others is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened. • My forefathers didn’t come over on the Mayflower; they met the boat. • Some people dream of being something; others stay awake and are.

Pattern 1 A: S V; however, S V. • Uses a conjunctive adverb (connector) such as however, therefore, hence, thus, then, moreover, nevertheless, likewise, consequently, and accordingly.

Examples; Imitate • She exercised every day and cut back on her food; however, she didn’t lose any weight. • This car looks as if it has been wrecked; therefore it’s not a good buy.

Pattern 1 B: S V; S V, and S V, but S V; S V • Use one of the coordinating conjunctions (also connectors): for, and , nor, but, or, yet, or so. (FANBOYS)

Examples: Imitate • The rain kept falling; Joan saw the roof begin to leak, and she put out a bucket to catch the water. • It was the right color; it fit, and it was cheap. • I didn’t do it; John said he didn’t do it, but the vase was certainly broken.

Pattern 1 C: S V; S V. • Use two or more semicolons to connect three or more complete sentences.

Examples; Imitate • John got an A; Jennie also got an A; unfortunately George got a C. • Carmen likes to cook; Janice would rather watch TV; I like to eat Carmen’s cooking and watch TV with Janice.

Exercises • Complete for Pattern 1 1. ______________ the beach was deserted and rather scary. 2. After they lost the match, the tennis team went home; __________________ 3. The large blue whale came very close to the boat; ________________

Pattern 1 A 1. I really didn’t want to go to the party; _____ I went to be with Jim. 2. My teacher has traveled extensively; ____ I asked her advice about Italy. 3. I have to feed the pets when I get home; _______I have to have supper started by the time Mom gets home.

Pattern 1 B/C- Combine the short sentences into one (if necessary, add, omit, or change words to improve the sentence) 1. The girl looks happy. She has a new car. Her brother has one too. 2. The tiger seems restless. He is really big. He should have more room. 3. Fettuccini is a delicious pasta. It is a favorite dish in many European countries. It is often associated with Italy. A person who likes fettuccini is not always Italian.