5 Compound Sentences and 5 Complex Sentences

1. 5 Compound Sentences

1. Even though the name of Bangkok is related to olive, but the tree that is the symbol of Bangkok is not olive anymore, it is a weeping banyan.
2. The location was then selected with the consideration as a natural defense from enemies and the richness of water for lives earning.
3. Bangkok is a port which makes it accessible for trade by air, boat or train, this makes its atmosphere excellent for the trade environment.
4. Bangkok (Thailand) became known as one of the four tigers in Asia, but this rapid growth built up pressure until finally in 1997 it began the Asian financial crisis.
5. It is difficult to chane large notes in some market areas, so remember to ask for some small notes when changing money.
Compound Sentence has a coordinating word that tell us know that this sentence is compound such as and , but , or , so , for nor and yet etc. And in 5 sentences in this text has a coordinating word of Compound Sentence are but , and , for , so etc.

2. 5 Complex Sentences

1. It is noteworthy that the name “Bangkok” formerly referrec to a small fishing village which later expanded into communities on both sides of Chao Phraya River.
2. Bangkok is located in the central part of the country on the low-flat plain of the Chao Phraya River, which is the most important river that can be compared to the main artery of the nation.
3. Since Buddha statues and images represent the Buddha, visitors are asked to be having respectfully to all statues and images so as not to cause offence to local people.
4. His Majesty will always take with him a team of doctors and nurses to treat those who come to him with their illness.
5. His Majesty has dedicated himself to the development work in many sectors which have benefited the majority of Thais.

Complex Sentence use subordinating words (such as after , although , as , because before , if , since, when , where etc.) as well as relative pronouns (such as that , who , whom , whose , which etc.) In these 5 sentences has subordinating words and relative pronouns such as which (sentence 1 , 2 , 5) , that (sentence 1 , 2) , since (sentence 3) , who (sentence 4).

Summarize

Bangkok the capital city of Thailand has a long history for 800 years. Before becoming Bangkok , there have been four capital cities namely Krung Sukhothai , Krung Sriautthaya , Krung Thonburi and Krung Ratanakosin or Bangkok in present day.
When Chao Phraya Maha Kasatseuk ascended the throne and became the first king of Chakri Dynastry , King Rama I who established the Chakri Dynastry. He decided to move the capital to the east bank of the Cho Phraya river and held a brief victory coronation ceremony on June 10th , 1782. He name the capitals “ Ratanakosin Indra Ayothaya”. King Rama III renamed the capital as “ Krung Thep Mahanakhon Boworn Ratanakosin Mahin Ayutthaya” and in the reign of King Rama IV the name was changed to “ Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amorn Ratanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilokphop Nopharat Ratchathanee Burirom Udomratchanivet Mahasathan Amonphimarn Awatan Sathit Sakkathaiya Visanukamprasit ” or in the short name is “ Krung Thep Mahanakhon”.
Bangkok in this day is very grow up and popular for many people around the world because Bangkok has a big area about 1,568.737 Km. and it is the center of many thing such as communication , administration , commerce , business , economies , education and many thing.

Topic , Main Idea , and Inference

1. Topic of this text
Topic of this text is Bangkok. In this topic is talk many thing about Bangkok such as The Emblem of Bangkok , History of Bangkok , Geography & Climate , Area , Population , Religion , Language , Economy , Money , Crown of Thailand and Bangkok Today.
2. Main Idea
In this text there are many part and each part has a main idea it self. Let’s see the main idea of each part.
1. The Emblem of Bangkok.
“Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s emblem shows Phra Indra, the keeper of Amara-Wadee (“Immortal” or “Undying”) in Dawa Deung, the highest of the seven heavens of Thai mythology, carrying his three-bladed weapon, Vajira (Thunder Maker), and seated atop a white elephant whose four ivory tusks denote celestial status.”
2. History of Bangkok
“Before becoming Thailand’s capital in 1782, Bangkok was an outlying district of Thonburi, a town founded as a trading post in the mid-16th century. Then in 1782, after passing away of King Taksin of Thonburi, today part of Bangkok located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River, Chao Phraya Maha Kasatseuk ascended the throne and was known as King Buddha Yodfa or King Rama I. The king decided to move the capital to the opposite side of the river known as Bangkok, and established the Chakri Dynasty.


3.Geography and Climate
“The location is at latitude 13° 45’ north and longitude 100° 28’ east. It is a tropical land with long hours of sunshine, high temperature and humidity. The climate is influenced by seasonal monsoon. There are three main seasons; Rainy (May – October), Winter (November – January) and Summer (February – April). The average low temperature is approximately in low to mid-20 degree Celsius and high temperature in mid-30 degree Celsius.”
4. Area
“Bangkok is the growth pole of the whole kingdom with the total area of 1,568.737 square kilometers”
5. Population
“The registered population in Bangkok increased from 1.6 million in the year 1958 to 5.4 million in the year 1986 and 5.6 million in the year 1999. The population of Bangkok is now closed to 7 million by registered record or about 10 million of daytime population.”
6. Religion
“Buddhism is the prevailing religion in Thailand and approximately 95% of the populations are Buddhists. Muslims constitute around four percent of the population and live mostly in the southern provinces bordering Malaysia. There are also small Hindu and Christian communities”
7. Language
“Thai is a language that used in Bangkok and English is used as a second language. Nowadays, Chinese is also widely spoken in Bangkok.”
8. Economy
“The main income of Thailand are come from many ways such as agriculture , automobile parts , handgun , house-wares , antiques and tourism”
9. Money
“Thai currency is made up of Baht (บาท) and Satang (สตางค์). Commonly used coins are 25-Satang, 50-Satang, 1 Baht, 5 Baht and 10 Baht denominations. There are different sizes of 1 and 5 Baht coins in circulation.”
10. Crown of Thailand
“His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej succeeded King Anada Mahidol to the throne on June 9, 1946 as the ninth king of the Chakri Dynasty and he is the heart of Thai people and around the world. ”
11. Bangkok Today
“Bangkok today is very growth up and it is the center of every thing in Thailand ”
3. Inference
Bangkok in this day is very grow up and popular for many people around the world because Bangkok has a big area about 1,568.737 Km. and
it is the center of many thing such as communication , administration , commerce , business , economies , education , tourism and many thing.

5 Examples of Context Clues

1. His Royal Highness Prince Narissaranuwattivongse graciously granted the emblem to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration during the term of office of the first Mayor, General Chao Phraya Ramrakop (1937 – 1938).
Context Clues is “ Granted” mean to give.

2. Bangkok was established in 1782 as the new capital of Thailand by King Rama I of the Chakri Dynasty on a flood plain delta of Chao Phraya River.
Context Clue is “established” mean to start a new city that will continue for long time.

3. As Thailand’s main port, Bangkok has always been more cosmopolitan than other city of the region.
Context Clue is “cosmopolitan” mean compound area.

4. Payment by credit cards is becoming increasingly common at most major tourist spots and in most hotels and high-class restaurants.
Context clue is “increasingly” mean more and more

5. His Majesty is a devout Buddhist.
Context clue is “devout ” mean believing strongly in a religion and obeying all its rule.

The Type of Organization of the selected text

In this text there are 3 types of organization , Time Order and Comparison & Contrast

Time Order
1. Before becoming Thailand’s capital in 1782, Bangkok was an outlying district of Thonburi, a town founded as a trading post in the mid-16th century.
2. The name is still used among the Thais as always, while the foreigners know Kroong Thep as “Bangkok”.
3. Since its establishment, the city grew steadily in size and importance that covered only 4.14 square kilometers to nowadays a mega city that comprises of 50 districts.
4. Up until now, Bangkok is the growth pole of the whole kingdom with the total area of 1,568.737 square kilometers.
5. During 1782 – 1900, the commencing period of city establishment, Bangkok grew rather slowly.
As you see , these sentences have a signal word of Time Order such as before , while , since , until , now , during etc.


Comparison & Contrast
1. In past Bangkok Metropolis was divided into 24 districts, but nowadays it is divided in 50 districts.
2. At one time, agriculture was the main source generating income, but this has shifted to the manufacture of textiles, computers and electronics.
3. American dollar is the most widely accepted foreign currency, but most other major foreign currencies can be exchanged at the banks.
4. Bangkok is also well known for a lot of canals and rivers that wind in and around the city that have made t famous as “Venice of the East”.
5. Bangkok is also the centre of transportation in Thailand with major roads and railways branching out to various parts of the country.
Comparison & Contrast in these 5 sentences are 2 words , but and also .


Cause & Effect
1. The main reason for the removal was that Bangkok had a better location for protection from foreign invasions as it was separated by the river from the west bank and also covered a bigger area. Then canals were dug around the city starting from the expansion of Bang Lamphu and Ong Ang canals to the east.
2. Most Thais are welcoming and friendly to visitors and thus the alias “Land of Smile” is appreciated granted to Thailand.
In 2 these sentences there are signal word of Cause & Effect such as reason , then and thus etc.

Suffix & Prefix

Simple Sentences in the text

1.Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s emblem shows Phra Indra.

2. As Phra Indra keeps Amara-Wadee.

3. Bangkok is located in the central part of the country

4. It is surrounded by Samut Sakhon and Samut Prakan to the south

5. It is a tropical land with long hours of sunshine