EF5/6 Compound sentences

compound sentences

SV, SOBA SV.

1. Joe went to the store, and he bought some water.

Joe went to the store, but he forgot his wallet.

Joe went to the store, but he couldn't find what he was looking for.

Joe went to the store, but he bought nothing.

Joe went to the store, but he didn't buy anything. NATURAL SOUNDING

; semicolons (KME pp110-111)

2. Sarah and Jessie are going swimming.

Sarah and Jessie are going swimming; however, the pool is undergoing maintenance.

Sarah and Jessie are going swimming; therefore, they will have a good time.

Sarah and Jessie are going swimming; meanwhile, Jenny and Tom are going to do The Grouse Grind.

3. The frog jumped and landed in the pond; as a result, he hurt himself.

The frog jumped and landed in the pond; as a result, there was a big splash.

The frog jumped and landed in the pond; then a crocodile ate him.

The frog jumped and landed in the pond; then / next, it ate some flies and mosquitoes.

5. The pizza smells delicious; therefore, I couldn't resist eating five slices.

The pizza smells delicious; unfortunately, it's very expensive.

really expensive - casual, talking

lobster

6. There is a fly in the car with us; normally, if you open a window, it will fly out.

7. Look on top of the refrigerator for the key; unfortunately, I can't find it.

Look on top of the refrigerator for the key; apparently, grandma hides her key there sometimes.

8. The printer is out of paper; undoubtedly, we need some more.

We are having problems printing. The printer is out of paper; moreover, it isn't connected to the internet.

Her son is sick. He is very weak; moreover, he has a high fever.  

9. Will you help me with the math homework? After all, you are my math tutor.

Will you help me with the math homework? Otherwise, I will fail the test.

after all - Be reasonable. Be responsible.

Take the garbage out; after all, it is your chore.

10. The music is too loud.

 The music is too loud; nevertheless, they won't turn it down.

It is raining today; nevertheless, we are still going for a picnic.

The doctor told him to quit smoking; nevertheless, he still smokes a pack a day.

The music is too loud; furthermore, your friends are slobs.

slob - somebody who is very messy