Examples for making compound sentences

1. A good husband comes home from work in a cheerful mood, and…
- he always helps his wife prepare dinner.
- he always does the housework.
- he always helps his wife in the kitchen.

2. A good wife has a part-time job, but…
- she doesn't work at night or on weekends.
- she doesn't work too much.
- she doesn't forget to take care of her children.
- she doesn't forget to cook.

3. An ideal teacher gives take-home tests, or…
- he/she doesn't give any tests at all.
- she gives appropriate homework.
- she gives you homework.
- she gives advice about students' lives.


4. Good parents want to raise healthy children, so…
- they don't let them eat too much candy.
- they spend lots of time and money on their children.
- they sport with children on weekends.
- they always give their babies a lot of care and attention.


5. A good employee…
- arrives at work on time, and he/she never goes home early.
- can do more things, and he will get a promotion easily.
- needs responsibility, and he has to understand about the company as soon as he can.
- can do his work on time, and he can do more things than others.

6. A good student…
- reviews his/her notes everyday, so he/she doesn't have to cram for tests.
- studies hard, or he behaves well.
- does his homework on time, and he reviews all subject.
- always hands in homework on time, and she studies hard for good grades.

7. An ideal roommate…
- plays music at low volume, or he/she wears earphones.


8. A best friend…
- gives advice, but he/she never tells you what to do.