Mastering Coordinating Conjunctions and Compound Sentences

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FANBOYS are coordinating conjunctions used to connect words, phrases, and clauses.

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coordinating conjunctions; they connect words, phrases, and clauses.

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NOT a coordinating conjunction (FANBOY):

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because

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Identify the coordinating conjunction in: "Staying in your seats before the bell rings is important, but sometimes it's hard to do."

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but

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Combine into a compound sentence: Alice loves to paint. She sells her artwork online.

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Alice loves to paint. She sells her artwork online.

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Correct compound sentence: Alice and Bob plan to wait for the movie to start before eating their popcorn, but they often get tempted.

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Alice and Bob plan to wait for the movie to start before eating their popcorn, but they often get tempted.

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Correct use of a coordinating conjunction:

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The bell hasn't rung yet, so stay in your seats.

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Identify the compound sentence:

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Mike can go to the movies, or he can go bowling with his friends.

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Combine: 'John forgot his wallet.' 'He couldn't pay for the taxi.'

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John forgot his wallet, so he couldn't pay for the taxi.

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NOT a compound sentence:

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Despite being sick, Lisa decided to attend the meeting.

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Complete the sentence: "I wanted to stay home _____ Alex and Jamie convinced me to go to the beach."

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but