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A sentence<\/strong> or an independent clause<\/strong> contains a subject<\/strong> and a verb<\/strong> and expresses a complete thought<\/strong>. It is a complete sentence in itself but may appear together with another independent clause. When two independent clauses<\/strong> are linked together<\/strong>, it is called a compound sentence<\/strong>. A comma<\/strong> or a semicolon<\/strong> can be used to connect the independent clauses in a compound sentence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joining Independent Clauses<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Comma (,)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use a comma<\/strong> and a coordinating conjunction<\/strong> (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so<\/strong><\/em>) to join two independent clauses. Place the comma after <\/strong>the first independent clause<\/strong> and use an appropriate<\/strong> coordinating conjunction afterward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Examples:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’m having a blast, and<\/em><\/strong> I don’t want it to end.<\/td><\/tr>
He was about to run out of gas,<\/strong> so<\/strong><\/em> he went straight to a gas station.<\/td><\/tr>
I was minding my own business at the coffee shop,<\/strong> and<\/strong> <\/em>suddenly a strange lady started talking to me.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
Note: This method of using a comma and a coordinating conjunction is best used when there is a relatively simple relationship between the independent clauses. Everything before the comma and after the coordinating conjunction must be able to operate as complete sentences.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Semicolon (;)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use a semicolon<\/strong> to join two independent clauses that are closely related<\/strong>. No connecting word<\/strong> is necessary<\/strong> in this method.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Examples<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She studied for her driving test for weeks;<\/strong> she felt confident for the exam the next day.<\/td><\/tr>
Belen adores her little niece; <\/strong>she is charming and delightful.<\/td><\/tr>
My father is an optometrist;<\/strong> he recommended I get a pair of reading glasses.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
Note: This method of using a semicolon is best used when there is an evident relation between the two independent clauses. Everything before and after the semicolon must be able to operate as complete sentences.\u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Use a semicolon with any of these conjunctive adverbs <\/strong>(adverbs that join independent clauses): however<\/strong>, moreover<\/strong>, therefore<\/strong>, consequently<\/strong>, otherwise<\/strong>, nevertheless<\/strong>, thus<\/strong><\/em>, etc.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Examples:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This activity aims to promote teamwork among colleagues;<\/strong> moreover<\/em><\/strong>, it is a good way to disconnect from their stressful daily tasks.<\/td><\/tr>
We plan to stay for another day;<\/strong> however<\/em><\/strong>, my husband is starting to feel a little sick.<\/td><\/tr>
He got injured during the game; therefore<\/em><\/strong>, the coach decided to replace him with another player.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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