Fanboys & Compound Sentences

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What is a compound sentence?

Back

A compound sentence is two simple sentences combined with a comma and one of the FANBOYS (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

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What does FANBOYS stand for?

Back

FANBOYS is an acronym for the coordinating conjunctions: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

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In a compound sentence, where does the comma go in relation to the coordinating conjunction?

Back

The comma comes before the coordinating conjunction.

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

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What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?

Back

A coordinating conjunction connects two independent clauses in a compound sentence.

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Front

Which of the following is a correct compound sentence?

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Darien wrote the story, and Elsie took the photographs.

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Front

What is the function of the word 'so' in a compound sentence?

Back

'So' indicates a cause-and-effect relationship between the two clauses.

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Front

What does the 'y' in FANBOYS represent?

Back

'Y' stands for 'yet'.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

Identify the coordinating conjunction in the sentence: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

Back

The coordinating conjunction is 'but'.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

What punctuation is used before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?

Back

A comma is used before the coordinating conjunction.

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Front

Can a compound sentence consist of more than two independent clauses?

Back

Yes, a compound sentence can consist of multiple independent clauses connected by coordinating conjunctions.

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B