

Using Coordinating Conjunctions for Compound Sentences
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English
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3rd - 5th Grade
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Matthew Holland
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11 Slides • 26 Questions
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Using
Coordinating Conjunctions
for Compound Sentences
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Simple Sentences
A simple sentence has a subject and a predicate.
Examples:
It is raining outside.
My dog is fluffy.
The boy is tall.
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Model of a Simple Sentence
______ ______.
Subject 01 + Predicate 01
4
Multiple Select
Choose ALL of the simple sentences:
Subject 01 + Predicate 01
Went to the park.
When we went to the park.
We played baseball.
Played baseball with my brother and cousin.
We went.
5
Multiple Select
Choose ALL of the simple sentences:
Subject 01 + Predicate 01
Jenny ate.
Before Jenny ate.
Ate apple slices.
Jenny ate apple slices.
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Review:
Model of a Simple Sentence
______ ______.
Subject 01 + Predicate 01
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Model of a Compound Sentence
______ ______, __ ______ ______.
Subject 01 + Predicate 01
Comma + Coordinating Conjunction
Subject 02 + Predicate 02
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Multiple Choice
Is this sentence a simple sentence or a complete sentence?
Dogs are good pets, for they are always by your side.
Simple Sentence
Subject 01 + Predicate 01
Compound Sentence
Subject 01 + Predicate 01 +
Comma + Coordinating Conjunction +
Subject 02 + Predicate 02
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Multiple Choice
Is this sentence a simple sentence or a complete sentence?
Karmella's favorite snacks are popcorn and peanuts.
Simple
Subject 01 + Predicate 01
Compound
Subject 01 + Predicate 01 +
Comma + Coordinating Conjunction +
Subject 02 + Predicate 02
11
Multiple Choice
Is this sentence a simple sentence or a complete sentence?
Cruz was trying to eat healthier, yet he ate a cookie.
Simple
Subject 01 + Predicate 01
Compound
Subject 01 + Predicate 01 +
Comma + Coordinating Conjunction +
Subject 02 + Predicate 02
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Multiple Choice
Is this sentence a simple sentence or a complete sentence?
I have never traveled to Europe, nor have I traveled to South America.
Simple Sentence
Subject 01 + Predicate 01
Compound
Subject 01 + Predicate 01 +
Comma + Coordinating Conjunction +
Subject 02 + Predicate 02
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Multiple Choice
Is this sentence a simple sentence or a complete sentence?
Computers are advancing quickly!
Simple Sentence
Subject 01 + Predicate 01
Compound
Subject 01 + Predicate 01 +
Comma + Coordinating Conjunction +
Subject 02 + Predicate 02
14
Multiple Choice
Is this sentence a simple sentence or a complete sentence?
Should we start class now, or shall we wait for everyone?
Simple Sentence
Subject 01 + Predicate 01
Compound
Subject 01 + Predicate 01 +
Comma + Coordinating Conjunction +
Subject 02 + Predicate 02
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Multiple Choice
Is this sentence a simple sentence or a complete sentence?
Either Mia or Brett will buy the snacks at the concession stand.
Simple Sentence
Subject 01 + Predicate 01
Compound Sentence
Subject 01 + Predicate 01 +
Comma + Coordinating Conjunction +
Subject 02 + Predicate 02
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Multiple Choice
Is this sentence a simple sentence or a complete sentence?
Hockey is a physical game, so players wear lots of protective gear.
Simple Sentence
Subject 01 + Predicate 01
Compound Sentence
Subject 01 + Predicate 01 +
Comma + Coordinating Conjunction +
Subject 02 + Predicate 02
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Multiple Choice
Is this sentence a simple sentence or a complete sentence?
The goalie on each team stays near the end of the rink and plays competitively.
Simple Sentence
Subject 01 + Predicate 01
Compound Sentence
Subject 01 + Predicate 01 +
Comma + Coordinating Conjunction +
Subject 02 + Predicate 02
18
Multiple Choice
Is this sentence a simple sentence or a complete sentence?
Hockey players are careful, but they still get hurt often.
Simple Sentence
Subject 01 + Predicate 01
Compound Sentence
Subject 01 + Predicate 01 +
Comma + Coordinating Conjunction +
Subject 02 + Predicate 02
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Multiple Choice
Is this sentence a simple sentence or a complete sentence?
Hockey is a fast game, and fans shriek with excitement.
Simple Sentence
Subject 01 + Predicate 01
Compound Sentence
Subject 01 + Predicate 01 +
Comma + Coordinating Conjunction +
Subject 02 + Predicate 02
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Multiple Choice
Is this sentence a simple sentence or a complete sentence?
We bought tickets to the hockey and basketball games.
Simple Sentence
Subject 01 + Predicate 01
Compound Sentence
Subject 01 + Predicate 01 +
Comma + Coordinating Conjunction +
Subject 02 + Predicate 02
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Multiple Select
Which of the following are coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS)?
for, and, nor
but, or yet, so
four, ant, not
bat, of, yes, some
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Multiple Choice
Which coordinating conjunction would be the best to complete the following sentence:
My sister is trying to decide what to do this afternoon. She will go to the mall, _____ she will go to the baseball stadium.
but
or
nor
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Fill in the Blanks
Type answer...
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Multiple Choice
Which coordinating conjunction would be the best to complete the following sentence:
At the concert, Holly sang, _____ she did not sing well.
so
or
but
25
Fill in the Blanks
Type answer...
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Multiple Choice
Which coordinating conjunction would be the best to complete the following sentence:
Mike was very thirsty, ___ he looked for his water bottle.
or
so
yet
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Fill in the Blanks
Type answer...
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Model of a Compound Sentence
______ ______, __ ______ ______.
Subject 01 + Predicate 01
Comma + Coordinating Conjunction
Subject 02 + Predicate 02
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Open Ended
Write these two simple sentences as one compound sentence.
Jill walked up the hill. She ran down the other side.
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Model of a Compound Sentence
______ ______, __ ______ ______.
Subject 01 + Predicate 01
Comma + Coordinating Conjunction
Subject 02 + Predicate 02
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Open Ended
Write these two simple sentences as one compound sentence.
Tim worked very hard. He is ready for a nap.
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Model of a Compound Sentence
______ ______, __ ______ ______.
Subject 01 + Predicate 01
Comma + Coordinating Conjunction
Subject 02 + Predicate 02
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Open Ended
Write a compound sentence with a coordinating conjunction that relates to this image.
________ ________, ____ ________ ________.
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Model of a Compound Sentence
______ ______, __ ______ ______.
Subject 01 + Predicate 01
Comma + Coordinating Conjunction
Subject 02 + Predicate 02
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Open Ended
Write a compound sentence with a coordinating conjunction that relates to this image.
________ ________, ____ ________ ________.
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Model of a Compound Sentence
______ ______, __ ______ ______.
Subject 01 + Predicate 01
Comma + Coordinating Conjunction
Subject 02 + Predicate 02
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Open Ended
Write a compound sentence with a coordinating conjunction that relates to this image.
________ ________, ____ ________ ________.
Using
Coordinating Conjunctions
for Compound Sentences
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