Combining+Sentences+*+Chapter+5


 * If you intend to communicate two equally important and closely related ideas, you certainly will want to place them close together, probably in a compound sentence.**


 * Good Grammar:**

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=**Compound Sentences**=


 * Coordinating conjunction: FANBOYS (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so)**

Pam entered the cave first, and her friend followed her.


 * Semicolon: no need for FANBOYS**

Pam entered the cave first; her friend followed her.


 * Conjunctive adverbs: HOTSHOT CAT (however, otherwise, therefore, similarly, hence, on the other hand, then, consequently, also, thus) *no comma after then, now, thus and soon**

Pam entered the cave first; however, her friend followed behind.