Compound Sentences

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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What are coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or clauses. The most common ones are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).

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What does 'and' do in a compound sentence?

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The word 'and' is used to connect two related ideas or actions in a compound sentence.

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What does 'but' indicate in a compound sentence?

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The word 'but' is used to show contrast between two ideas or actions in a compound sentence.

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What does 'or' suggest in a compound sentence?

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The word 'or' presents an alternative or choice between two ideas or actions in a compound sentence.

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What does 'so' imply in a compound sentence?

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The word 'so' indicates a result or consequence of the first clause in a compound sentence.

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What does 'yet' express in a compound sentence?

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The word 'yet' shows a contrast similar to 'but', often indicating an unexpected outcome.

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What is the purpose of using FANBOYS?

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FANBOYS are used to connect independent clauses in compound sentences, helping to create complex ideas.

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Can a compound sentence have more than two clauses?

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

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Identify a compound sentence: 'I wanted to go outside, but it was raining.'

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This is a compound sentence because it has two independent clauses connected by 'but'.