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COMPOUND SENTENCE

A compound sentence is a sentence that has at least two independent clauses joined by a comma, semicolon or conjunction. An independent clause is a clause that has a subject and verb and forms a complete thought.

 

An example of a compound sentence is, "This house is too expensive, and that house is too small." This sentence is a compound sentence because it has two independent clauses, "This house is too expensive “and "that house is too small" separated by a comma and the conjunction 'and.'

 

When independent clauses are joined with coordinators (also called coordinating conjunctions) commas and semicolons, they do more than just join the clauses. They add meaning and flow to your writing. First let's look at the coordinators you can use to join independent clauses. They are:

For (is used to state a reason)

And (is used to add information)

Nor (means not even one)

But (to state contradiction)

Or (is used between two options)

Yet (is used to give contradiction like but)

So (shows the consequence or result of something)

Note that they form the handy mnemonic FANBOYS.

 

CAUSE AND EFFECT RELATIONSHIP

A cause-effect relationship is a relationship in which one event (the cause) makes another event happen (the effect). One cause can have several effects.

 

In order to establish a cause-effect relationship, three criteria must be met:

1. The first criterion is that the cause has to occur before the effect. This is also known as temporal precedence.

 

2. Whenever the cause happens, the effect must also occur. Consequently, if the cause does not happen, then the effect must not take place.

 

3. The strength of the cause also determines the strength of the effect.

 

Example:

Think about when you woke up today. In all likelihood, you were probably woken up by the sound of an alarm clock. The loud sound of the alarm was the cause. Without the alarm, you probably would have overslept. In this scenario, the alarm had the effect of you waking up at a certain time. This is what we mean by cause and effect.

 

USING COMPOUND SENTENCE TO SHOW CAUSE AND EFFECT RELATIONSHIP

 

            Take a look how compound sentence is used to show cause and effect relationship.

Example 1:

Some believe dinosaurs died out because a large meteor hit the earth.

In this sentence, there are two independent clauses connected by coordinating conjunction because: Clause # 1: Some believe dinosaurs died out; Clause # 2: a large meteor hit the earth. Clause # 1 is the effect as it is the result that happened after Clause # 2 as the cause occurred.     

 

Example 2:

 

The meal we ordered was cheaper than expected, so we ordered dessert.

           

            This example contains two independent clauses connected by the coordinating conjunction so: Clause # 1: The meal we ordered was cheaper than expected; Clause # 2: we ordered dessert. Clause # 1 is the cause that happened first and as a result Clause # 2 as the effect happened.       

 

Example 3:

 

Professionals can sometimes be extremely impatient, for their positions are at times rather stressful.

 

            Sentence number three is a compound sentence as it is composed of two independent clauses and connected by coordinating conjunction for: Clause # 1: Professionals can sometimes be extremely impatient; Clause # 2: their positions are at times rather stressful. Clause # 1 is the effect that occurs brought by the circumstance in Clause # 2 as the cause that happened first.       


Sources: Retrieved at https://study.com/academy/lesson/what-is-a-compound-sentence-examples-definition-quiz.html

Retrieved at https://www.quora.com/How-are-causes-and-effects-related

Retrieved at https://www.thoughtco.com/showing-cause-effect-in-written-english-1212354


3 comments:

  1. John Ysikiel A. ColegioJune 20, 2022 at 12:28 PM

    A. What are the coordinators used in joining independent clauses?
    Coordinators used to join independent classes are:
    For (is used to state a reason)

    And (is used to add information)

    Nor (means not even one)

    But (to state contradiction)

    Or (is used between two options)

    Yet (is used to give contradiction like but)

    So (shows the consequence or result of something)

    B. What relationship emphasizes one event ( the cause) that makes another event happen (the effect)?
    A cause-effect relationship

    C. Enumerate the criteria to establish a cause-effect relationship?
    1. The first criterion is that the cause has to occur before the effect. This is also known as temporal precedence.



    2. Whenever the cause happens, the effect must also occur. Consequently, if the cause does not happen, then the effect must not take place.



    3. The strength of the cause also determines the strength of the effect.

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  2. A. By joining by comma,semicolon or conjuntion B.a cause- effect relationship in which one event the cause makes another event happen the effect. One cause can have several effect.
    C.The first criterion is that the cause has occur before the effect.This is also known as temporal precedence.2.Whenever the cause happens,the effect must also occur .Consequently,if the cause does not happen,then the effect must not take place 3.The strength of the cause also determines the strength of the effect

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  3. Justine Nicka F. Laylo (June 24, 2022 9:10 am)


    A. They can join two verbs, two nouns, two adjectives, two phrases, or two independent clauses. The seven coordinating conjunctions are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so.


    B. A cause-effect relationship is a relationship in which one event (the cause) makes another event happen (the effect). One cause can have several effects.


    C. The three criteria for establishing cause and effect – association, time ordering (or temporal precedence), and non-spuriousness – are familiar to most researchers from courses in research methods or statistics.

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