Pattern 1

Compound sentence: Semi-colon, no conjunction

 

S          V         ;          S          V.

 

Pattern 1 A

Uses a conjunctive adverb (connector) such as however, hence, therefore, thus, then, moreover, nevertheless, likewise, consequently and accordingly.

 

S          V         ; however,       S          V

 

She exercised every day and cut back on her food; however, she didn’t lose any weight.

Pattern 1 B

 

S          V         ; S       V___, and         S         V_.

 

It was the right color; it fit, and it was cheap.

 

Practice Using the Pattern!

 

Complete each of the following sentences with an independent clause:

 

1._____________________________________________________________________;

the beach was deserted and rather scary.

2.  After they lost the match, the tennis team went home;__________________________

___________________________________________________________________.

3. The gator came very close to the side of the boat;______________________________

______________________________________.

 

But wait!  There’s more! Turn over….


 

For each of the following three groups, combine the short sentences into one sentence that follows pattern 1B or 1C.  You may omit words if you need; try your hand in adding details, adjectives and strong verbs to improve the sentence. (See how I just used Pattern 1!  Keep watching….).  I am always impressed with your creativity; however, keep your sentences classroom appropriate, please.  J

 

Group 1:           The girl looks happy.

                        She had a new car.

The brother has one too.

 

 

 

 

Group 2:           The tiger seems restless.

He is really big.

He should have more room.

 

 

 

 

Group 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.