Compound Sentences

Compound Sentences

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English

3rd Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a compound sentence?

Back

A compound sentence is two or more sentences that are joined together with a comma and a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS).

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the coordinating conjunctions in FANBOYS?

Back

FANBOYS stands for For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Choose the compound sentence: 'The children have to share their toys, or they will not be able to play together.'

Back

This is a compound sentence because it has two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Choose the compound sentence: 'Greg needs to get to work, but his car broke down.'

Back

This is a compound sentence because it has two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an independent clause?

Back

An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it expresses a complete thought.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a dependent clause?

Back

A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence because it does not express a complete thought.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the conjunction 'and' do in a compound sentence?

Back

The conjunction 'and' connects two related ideas or independent clauses.

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