UNIT 3. PUNCTUATING COMPOUND SENTENCES

We usually put a comma between clauses. However, if the clauses are quite short, the comma may be omitted. The comma is always put before so, for and yet.

Ex.12. Punctuate the sentences by adding commas or periods. Do not add any words. Capitalize where necessary. Distinguish the type of connection in the sentences and translate them into Russian:

1. A thermometer is used to measure temperature a barometer measures air pressure. 2. Daniel made many promises but he had no intention of keeping them. 3. I always enjoyed mathematics in high school so I decided to major in it in college. 4. Anna is in serious legal trouble for she had no car insurance at the time of the accident. 5. Last night Martha had to study for a test so she went to the library. 6. The ancient Egyptians had good dentists archaeologists have found mummies that had gold fillings in their teeth. 7. Both John and I had many errands to do yesterday John had to go to the post office and the bookstore I had to go to the post office the travel agency and the bank. 8. I did not like the leading actor yet the movie was quite good on the whole. 9. The team of researchers has not finished compiling the statistics yet their work will not be made public until later. 10. We have nothing to fear for our country is strong and united. 11. He slapped his desk in disgust he had failed another examination and had ruined his chances for a passing grade in the course. 12. I struggled to keep my head above water I tried to yell for help but no sound came from my mouth. 13. The earthquake was devastating tall buildings crumbled and fell to the earth. 14. It was a wonderful picnic the children waded in the stream collected rocks and insects and flew kites the teenagers played an enthusiastic game of baseball the adults busied themselves preparing the food supervising the children and playing a game or two of volleyball. 15. Some people collect butterflies for a hobby these collectors capture them with a net and put them in a jar that has poison in it the dead butterflies are then mounted on a board. 16. Caterpillars eat plants and cause damage to some crops but adult butterflies feed principally on nectar from flowers and do not cause any harm. 17. The butterfly is a marvel it begins as an ugly caterpillar and turns into a work of art. 18. The sight of a butterfly floating from flower to flower on a warm sunny day brightens anyone’s heart a butterfly is a charming and gentle creature. 19. When cold weather comes some butterflies travel great distances to reach tropical climates. 20. Butterflies are admired throughout the world because they are beautiful they can be found on every continent except Antarctica.

Home assignment

The sentence. The simple sentence: Kobrina §1-23 (295-312)

The compound sentence: Petrova p.5-19

Petrova Ex.6 (87), 9 (89)

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