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Tham khảo tài liệu 'grammar rules_3', ngoại ngữ, anh ngữ phổ thông phục vụ nhu cầu học tập, nghiên cứu và làm việc hiệu quả | Unit 11 B Good Mechanics Are Hard to Find A sentence that consists of two independent sentences connected by a coordinating conjunction is called a compound sentence. In compound sentences a comma is always required before the conjunction. Sometimes the conjunction is replaced by a semicolon . Hint Don t confuse a compound subject or verb with a compound sentence. Label each compound verb CV compound subject C and compound sentence Csen . Insert punctuation where required. Write OK after the sentences that do not need punctuation changes. 1. John and Jim will go to the movies. 2. Jamie will also go to the movies but I will stay home. 3. I will stay home and do my homework. 4. I will write my essay first next I will finish my math. 5. I have homework to do because I didn t finish It on time. 6. Next time I will avoid procrastinating and finish my work early and then I can go to the movies with my friends. 44 GrammarRuleSl Unit 11 c Diagramming Understand the structure Diagram each sentence separately. Then join the two with a stepped line on which the conjunction or semicolon Is written. The monster ran fast but the hero ran faster. monster I ran Diagram the following sentences. 1. I ran but he followed. 2. The lightning flashed and the thunder crashed. 3. The building collapsed suddenly everything exploded. Grammar Rules 45 Unit 11 D Careless Mistakes Can Cause Big Problems proofreading -12_ z l _L_ _í2-1í_ s _ _ V L Correct the mistakes in the sentences below. There are seven mistakes. Michael Jordan was a great player. The Bulls realy missed him when he retired. He moved on the court really good and his shooting was completely amazing. I have a bet with my parent s that he will not come out of retirment again. I will be happy weather I win or lose the bet. Rules