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1. Define a compound sentence. 什么是并列句

A compound sentence is made up of two simple sentences. The two simple sentences are joined by a comma (,) followed by one of seven words called coordinating conjunctions. The seven coordinating conjunctions are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so. To help you remember, use the mnemonic FANBOYS. Here are some examples of compound sentences. Note the use of the coordinating conjunction.

并列合由兩個簡單的句子組成。兩個簡單句之間由逗號隔開，逗號后的分句由并列連詞連接。并列連詞有7個，它們是：for由于，and和，而且, nor 也不是，but但是，or或者，so所以。為了幫助您記住，請使用助記符 FANBOYS。下面是一些復句的例子。請注意并列連詞的使用。

• He was happy, for he just passed his exam.
• 他很高興，因為他剛剛通過了考試。
• The road was long, and we could not see the end.
• 路很長，我們看不到盡頭。
• She was not wrong, nor was she entirely right.
• 她沒有錯，也不完全正確。
• She would have fallen, but Sally helped support her.
• 她本來會倒下的，但薩莉幫她支持。
• Deon is smart, or Deon is lucky.
• 迪恩很聰明，或者他是幸運的。
• I am eating steak, yet I really wanted lamb.
• 我在吃牛排，但我真的很想吃羊肉。
• Jack was wet, so he changed his clothes.
• 杰克身上濕了，所以他換了衣服。

2. Try writing a compound sentence. 試著寫一個并列句。

Begin by choosing a subject and a verb for the first part of the sentence, the same way you did while writing a simple sentence. Next, choose the appropriate coordinating conjunction based upon the meaning of the sentence. Finally, choose a related subject and verb for the second part of the compound sentence.

首先，就像寫一個簡單的句子時一樣，為句子的第一部分選擇一個主語和動詞。接下來，根據句子的含義選擇適當的連詞連接。最后，為并列句的第二部分選擇相關主語和動詞。

• You may want to use "and" to express a continuing thought or meaning, or you can use "but" as part of an explanation. There are many possibilities.
• 使用 "和"來表達持續的想法或含義，或者使用"但"作為解釋的一部分。有很多選擇。

3. Pay attention to meaning when writing a compound sentence.

寫復句時要注意意思。

By writing compound sentences, you can greatly expand on the meaning of the sentence when compared to a simple sentence. Be sure to use the second part of the sentence to expand or elaborate upon the thought expressed in the first part.

與簡單的句子相比，寫并列句，可以很大程度上擴展句子的含義。請務必使用句子的第二部分來擴展或闡述思想。

• Be careful not to overuse compound sentences, particularly those that use "and." They do not always indicate a clear relationship and may seem cluttered.
• 不要過度使用并列句，尤其是那些使用"和."的句子，它們并不總是表示關系明確，而且可能讓句子看起來雜亂無章。

4. It’s also possible to combine two independent clauses without a conjunction. In that case you would use a semicolon instead of a comma to separate them.

也可以不用連詞把兩個兩個獨立的簡單句連起來。在這種情況下，需要用分號而不是逗號來分隔它們。

比如：Larry watches the news. Bill makes news.

可以改寫成：

1）Larry watches the news, but Bill makes news.

或者

2）Larry watches the news; Bill makes news.

一試身手：

用并列句改寫下面的句子. (Answers at the bottom of this page.)

1. I have studied Spanish for many years. As a result, my Spanish-speaking friends can chat easily with me now.

2. You are quite intelligent. However, you don’t think before you act.

3. My friends Jesse and Jennifer have just moved into a new home. They’ve made many changes in its appearance.

4. Susie could study music next year. She could study drama instead.

5.I like ice cream. He prefers butter.

答案：

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1.I have studied Spanish for many years, so my Spanish-speaking friends can chat easily with me now.

2. You are quite intelligent, but you don’t think before you act.

3. My friends Jesse and Jennifer have just moved into a new home, and they’ve made many changes in its appearance.

4. Susie could study music next year, or she could study drama (instead). (You can omit ‘instead,’ or leave it in the sentence for greater emphasis.)

5. I like ice cream; he prefers butter.