Compound Sentences Practice

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What are FANBOYS?

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FANBOYS is an acronym for the coordinating conjunctions: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

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Identify the FANBOYS in the sentence: 'I read a lot, so I love the library.'

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so

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How do you punctuate the sentence: 'Max got there early so he got good seats.'?

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early, so

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What should you do if both sides of the FANBOYS are independent clauses?

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Add a comma before the FANBOYS.

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Identify the FANBOYS in the sentence: 'Anna likes to read and write.'

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and

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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 is the purpose of using FANBOYS in a sentence?

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FANBOYS are used to connect two independent clauses, showing a relationship between them.

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Punctuate the following sentence: 'Bailey was running through the woods and saw a deer.'

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no change

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What is an independent clause?

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

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What is the effect of using a comma before a FANBOYS?

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It clarifies the separation between two independent clauses, improving readability.