Compound Sentence Grammar Module Activities

Instructions: Read the Guidelines for Compound Sentences before you complete the following activities. The Extended Learning Center provides all the books you will need to complete these activities.

Tutoring: You may see a tutor for help with understanding any of the following activities.

Activities:

Grammar textbook work: Do not write in the textbooks. Either photocopy the exercise pages from the text or complete the assignments on your own paper (Note: to utilize your time effectively, write short answers whenever possible, rather than copying entire sentences).

1. Odyssey (3 rd edition) :
   1. Read Using Coordination on pages 295-299 and complete Exercise 19.3.
   2. Practice using subordination by completing one (your choice) of the following: Exercise 19.5 and 19.6 on pages 298-299.
2. Writer's Choice :
   1. Read pages 538-539.
   2. Complete Exercise 4 on page 539.
   3. For additional practice, you may complete Exercise 5 on page 539.
3. Sentence Essentials :
   1. Read pages 215-228.
   2. Complete Practice 3 on page 222 and Practice 4 on page 225.
4. The Little, Brown Handbook (8 th edition) :
   1. Read Section 12d (pages 282-285).
   2. Complete Exercise 17 on page 286.

Turn in all work assigned by your instructor before taking the Compound Sentence Test.