Forming Compound Sentences

A compound sentence is a sentence that combines two independent clauses using a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS).

FANBOYS stands for For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So - these are coordinating conjunctions used to connect independent clauses.

You can combine two sentences by connecting them with 'and' to show addition. Example: 'I like ice cream, and I like cake.'

You can combine two sentences by connecting them with 'but' to show contrast. Example: 'I like ice cream, but I don't like cake.'

You can combine two sentences by connecting them with 'or' to present an alternative. Example: 'Would you like tea, or would you like coffee?'.

An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it has a subject and a verb.

A comma is used before a coordinating conjunction to separate the two independent clauses, making the sentence clearer.

I want to play outside, but it is raining.

She loves reading, and she loves writing.

You can have pizza, or you can have pasta.