[Prof. Masiello]

Back on Feb. 6 you were asked to think about prefixes and to write five compound sentences using a

comma + a FANBOYS word (conjunction) between two thoughts.

ex.  Today the teacher has a problem with his computer, so we will have class asynchronously instead.

Your sentences would have used “for, “and,” “but, “or, “yet,” and “so.”

I mentioned that using “nor” would not be helpful then. Please find your sentences.  Many students correctly posted them here on OpenLab and you should always save your work.

Please make sure you have five sentences as described above.

Note:  any sentence with “or” will not work for today’s work. Therefore, you may have to write additional compound sentences to do today’s work.

Copy and paste your five sentences.

Now change them by omitting the comma + conjunction and replacing those two items with only a semicolon.

Ex. Today the teacher has a problem with his computer<b>; </b>we will have class asynchronously instead.

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This is an alternate way of writing a compound sentence.  It is correct but may sound like something is missing.

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Please note: If you have these same thoughts with only a comma, you have a structural error called a comma splice.  It is a common mistake that should be avoided.

ex. Today the teacher has a problem with his computer,  we will have class asynchronously instead. <– this is WRONG!   A comma without a conjunction is too weak to support two thoughts.

Now, post and also save your five sentences which now have semicolons here on OpenLab.

(to be continued)

 

 

 

• This topic was modified 6 months ago by Prof. Masiello.

[Juan B]

I love my dogs; I would love to own a cat.
He had a headache; he took an Advil.
I went to get lunch; I went with a friend this time.
My pizza was cold; I reheated it.
I enjoy watching basketball; I am not good at playing basketball.

[Gana Elhanafy]

He collected wood; he started a fire.
She went to school early; she spent her free time in the library.
The fisherman hooked the bait; he caught a fish.
He studied for many hours; he passed the test.
He went on a diet; he lost weight.

[Rafael Rocha]

1: She went to the store; and brought some groceries

2:The sun was shining brightly; so we decided to go for a walk in the park.

3: I finished my Homework early; but I still couldn’t find my book

4: He likes to play basketball; but he prefers soccer.
5::She wanted to travel to Europe this summer;  but couldn’t get time off work

• This reply was modified 6 months ago by Rafael Rocha.

[tanya]

The weather was nice; we went to the park.

They wanted to go to the mall; she decided to go eat first.

She studied for her exam; she still didn’t feel prepared.

They couldn’t decide where to order food from; they ended up eating at home.

She has to finish her project by tomorrow; she felt sick and asked for an extension.

 

[braulio]

<span style=”font-family: ‘Open Sans’, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;”>I went to the store, mall, and bought groceries
</span>
<p style=”box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 1em; font-size: 14px; font-family: ‘Open Sans’, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;”>He finished his homework early; but he couldn’t find his book</p>
<span style=”font-family: ‘Open Sans’, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;”>I like to play soccer; but I prefer handball.</span>

<span style=”font-family: ‘Open Sans’, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;”>The weather was so good today; so we went for a walk.</span>

<span style=”font-family: ‘Open Sans’, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;”>He studied all night for his test; he still feels nervous of failing.
</span>

 

[Caitlyn Murphy]

1) The sun was setting; so, we decided to head back home.

2) She loves to read; but, she rarely finds the time to do so

3) He practiced diligently every day; yet, his performance still lacked confidence

4) They had planned a picnic for the weekend; but, the weather forecast predicted rain

5) The project deadline was approaching; so we worked late into the night to complete it on time

[Mariadelmar Marin]

1) I don’t drink green tea; they drink coffee.

2) I didn’t know this assignment was classwork; I submitted it late anyways.

3) The black pants are see through; Everyone was staring.

4) He got a pair of gloves; they were too small.

5) They said potato chips; they had apples.

[ibrahim]

1. I finished my homework early; so, I decided to go for a walk.

2. She forgot her lunch at home; but her friend shared hers with her.

3. The weather was beautiful; and we spent the entire day at the beach.

4. He studied hard for the exam; yet he still didn’t perform well.

5. They wanted to go to the movies; but they couldn’t decide on a film.

[Yaritza Torres]

1. It’s almost 12 a.m.; I’m still working on my English paper.

2. Emma loves dogs; but complains when they bark.

3. James wants to lose weight; he keeps eating chocolate cake.

4. Beth works out daily; she is healthy and fit.

5. I studied for the exam; yet I still struggled.

• This reply was modified 5 months, 3 weeks ago by Yaritza Torres.

[Monique]

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ceht7AhfzwAX_umT9Gd38VonQElHzvn7IvHdhdRf7AM/edit

 

[Ebnay]

She wanted to go snowboarding; It was hot outside.

The sun was shining brightly in the sky; We decided to have a picnic at the park.

He loves to play basketball with his friends; They often compete in local tournaments.

The children laughed and played in the snow; Their parents watched.

I enjoy reading novels by the fireplace; I’m in the mood for a walk.