Is there more than FANBOYS?

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I am still digging into the depths of sentence types, and keep finding that my simple ideas get smashed.

I started off with an easy to understand explanation of compound sentences needing one of the FANBOYS, but now found a list of conjunctive adverbs.

Is this list complete?

When the job of an adverb is to connect ideas, we call it a conjunctive adverb. Here is the list:
accordingly
also
besides
consequently
conversely
finally
furthermore
hence however
indeed
instead
likewise
meanwhile
moreover
nevertheless
next nonetheless
otherwise
similarly
still
subsequently
then
therefore
thus

A conjunctive adverb can join two main clauses. In this situation, the conjunctive adverb behaves like a coordinating conjunction, connecting two complete ideas. Notice, however, that you need a semicolon, not a comma, to connect the two clauses:
main clause + ; + conjunctive adverb + , + main clause.
Read these examples:
The dark skies and distant thunder dissuaded Clarice from her afternoon run; moreover, she had thirty calculus problems to solve for her morning class.

Are there other types of compound sentences?
I really would like to get a full list of compound sentence "markers", or words or phrases that help identify a compound sentence structure, or a complete explanation of a compound sentence that does not gloss over more advanced areas.

I say this as last week I went in teaching, thinking I understood complex sentences when I actually didn't know about noun clauses.

AlpheccaStars · Accepted Answer

JohnBozIs this list complete?

No. It has the more common ones. Here is another reference - http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/transitions.htm#transitions

JohnBozAre there other types of compound sentences?

A compound sentence has two or more independent clauses. They can be joined by coordinating conjunctions, by a semicolon and a conjunctive adverb.
Here is a good reference on all types of clauses: http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/clauses.htm

JohnBoz · Answer

Thanks for the lists. I found another usefull link from those pages. That summarises the punctuation between sentences or main clauses well.

1. Period + start a new sentence
My grandmother refuses to go to bed early. She thinks she's going to miss out on some of the action.

2. Comma + a cute little conjunction (and, but, for, nor, yet, or, so)
My grandmother refuses to go to bed early, and I'm afraid she's going to catch a bad cold.

3. Semicolon by itself. Where you have used a semicolon, you could have used a period, but the semicolon, you felt, is better (probably because the independent clauses are so closely related and nicely balanced).
In spite of her cold, my grandmother refuses to go to bed early; she is afraid she will miss something.

4. Semicolon + big ugly conjunction or other transitional expression
(however, moreover, nevertheless, therefore, as a result, consequently . . . )
followed by a comma.
My grandmother has stayed up late four nights in a row; as a result, she cannot seem to get well.

My only concern is the open ended or OTHER TRANSITIONAL EXPRESSION. I started feeling a sense of closure until I read that phrase.

Are there any words or phrases that can be put between independent clauses that are not the already mentioned FANBOYS or ADVERBIAL CONJUNCTIONS?

I just want to close this down now to an easy to understand definition.

JohnBoz · Answer

If I can add this just for clarity, can all these phrases be used in the 2. or 4. rule above?

addition again, also, and, and then, besides, equally important, finally, first, further, furthermore, in addition, in the first place, last, moreover, next, second, still, too
comparison also, in the same way, likewise, similarly
concession granted, naturally, of course
contrast although, and yet, at the same time, but at the same time, despite that, even so, even though, for all that, however, in contrast, in spite of, instead, nevertheless, notwithstanding, on the contrary, on the other hand, otherwise, regardless, still, though, yet
emphasis certainly, indeed, in fact, of course
example or
illustration after all, as an illustration, even, for example, for instance, in conclusion, indeed, in fact, in other words, in short, it is true, of course, namely, specifically, that is, to illustrate, thus, truly
summary all in all, altogether, as has been said, finally, in brief, in conclusion, in other words, in particular, in short, in simpler terms, in summary, on the whole, that is, therefore, to put it differently, to summarize
time sequence after a while, afterward, again, also, and then, as long as, at last, at length, at that time, before, besides, earlier, eventually, finally, formerly, further, furthermore, in addition, in the first place, in the past, last, lately, meanwhile, moreover, next, now, presently, second, shortly, simultaneously, since, so far, soon, still, subsequently, then, thereafter, too, until, until now, when

JohnBoz · Answer

I really don't so.  I think I will have to create my own list for the 4. position or keep searching for the list I am after.

JohnBoz · Answer

Just to keep my ideas together, I have found yet another way to make compound sentences not already stated above. We can also do this by using colons. Use a colon to introduce a list of examples (words or phrases) or a clause giving details related to the first clause – "for example". (See next table for using the words For example .)

The trip to Frankfurt takes several hours: it is about ten hours without traffic.

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