EF3/4 Compound sentences

SV, SOBA SV.

SV, FANBOYS SV.


11. A "to-do" list on your smartphone helps you to stay organized, so you should consider using one.
A "to-do" list on your calendar helps you to stay organized, and you should consider using one.


It is cloudy today, but it won't rain.
It is cloudy today but it won't rain. XXX
It is cloudy and cold. SIMPLE
It is cloudy, and it is cold. COMPOUND

Vancouver has lots of nice parks, but housing is very expensive. COMPOUND

Eng 12 - a simple sentence has weight- easy to remember- makes a strong point

19. Wear your seatbelt, or you might be injured.

Please, wear your seatbelt. 
Wear your seatbelt, please. 


; semicolon

: colon

It is cold today, but it is sunny. COMPOUND

It is cold today, but it is sunny. 
It is cold today; it is sunny.
It is cold today it is sunny. XXX
It is cold today; however, it is sunny. MOST COMMON

; however,  = , but
; nevertheless, = , but
; therefore, = , so
; also, = , and

; then

Sarah likes coffee. John likes tea.
Sarah likes coffee, but John likes tea.
Sarah likes coffee; however, John likes tea.

Sarah likes coffee; nevertheless, John likes tea.

CHOICES

It is raining today. I won't take my dog for a walk.

It is raining today, so I won't take my dog for a walk.

It is raining today; therefore, I won't take my dog for a walk.

It is raining today; thus, I won't take my dog for a walk.

It is raining today; accordingly, I won't take my dog for a walk.

It is raining today; consequently, I won't take my dog for a walk.

It is raining today; as a result, I won't take my dog for a walk.

; as a result,
Marie woke up late today; as result, she was late for work.

;at the same time,
John is driving to Calgary; at the same time, Maria is driving to Vancouver.
Mary is making supper; at the same time, she is listening to music.

; for example,
Marion likes to play sports; for example, she likes soccer, basketball, swimming, handball, wrestling, and kickboxing.

;in my opinion,
Canada recently legalized marijuana; in my opinion, this will increase tax revenue for the government.

; in the meantime,
Our plane leaves at 2:30; in the meantime, let's grab a coffee and go to the Duty Free store.

Let's grab some lunch.
Let's grab a cab.
I'm going to grab a sandwich.
I have to grab some pencils.
I have some errands to run.
I have chores to do.

a sin tax = high prices for alcohol, tobacco

;on the other hand, -compare two things

On one hand, Vancouver is a beautiful city to live in; on the other hand, it's expensive.