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Compound Sentence and Participle Part Ⅰ Compound Sentence （复合句） In the previous unit, we have learnt the basic structure of a simple sentence. Then, how to combine clauses to a compound sentence? Basically, there are three ways: ? By a coordinating conjunction (用连词） —I enjoy playing tennis, but I hate playing golf. ? By a sentence connector （用分号+连接性副词） —I enjoy playing tennis; however, I hate playing golf. ? By a semicolon（用分号） —I enjoy playing tennis; I hate playing golf. Exercise A: Match the following coordinating conjunctions with the sentences below. but yet or and so forso that in order that although since unless but yet or and so for so that in order that although since unless It has also been said that scientists will use cloning to duplicate famous leaders ________ that this technology could be very dangerous if it got into the wrong hands. (addition to first idea) Internet can bring numerous benefits, ________ it also has drawbacks. (contrast with first idea) Government can publicize the health hazards associated with smoking, ________ they can add more tax on cigarrete companies. (choice of ideas) The causes of certain world-wide killers such as cancer and HIV may be unknown, ________ drug treatment of the symptoms becomes the main focus. (result of first idea) 5) Excessive exposure to the Internet can threaten the health of children, ________ it may bring obesity. (reason for first idea) 6) ____________ you are leaving tomorrow, we can eat dinner together tonight. (reason) 7) We jogged before dinner ____________ we would be hungry. (purpose) 8) They carried an umbrella ____________ they would stay dry in the rain. (purpose) 9) He will not be able to concentrate on his reading ____________ you turn off the radio. (concession) 10) ____________ she saved money every month, she could not afford to fly to Mexico for her vacation. (concession