COMPOUND SENTENCES

COMPOUND SENTENCES

By SALWANI SOBRI

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What Are Compound Sentences?

​Compound sentences are made up of two simple sentences connected by a coordinating conjunction. A great way to remember conjunctions is FANBOYS:

• ​F - For: reasons

• A - And: addition/next action

• N - Nor: not one or the other

• B - But: contrasting and unexpected results

• O - Or: choices and conditions

• Y - Yet: contrasting and unexpected results

• S - So: actions taken

​ Here are some example of compound sentences:

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1. Tom arrived home. Then, he ate dinner.

-> Tom arrived home and ate dinner.

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2. We studied many hours for the test. We didn't pass the test.

-> We studied many hours for the test, but we didn't pass it.

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3. Peter doesn't need to buy a new car. He also doesn't need to go on vacation.

-> Peter doesn't need to buy a new car, nor does he need to go on vacation.

​Using Conjunctions in Compound Sentences

​Conjunctions are used for different purposes in sentences. A comma is always placed before the conjunction. Here are the main uses of the FANBOYS:

Fill the blank space in the sentences given to form a Compound Sentence. You can use coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS) as per the need.

Fill in the Blanks

1) I requested him many time,

he did not relent.

Fill in the Blanks

2) He is working hard,

he is making a progress.

Fill in the Blanks

3) John is not going to the party,

he wants to go.

Fill in the Blanks

4) Julie wants to eat out,

she is low on budget.

Fill in the Blanks

5) You are in to the game,

you are out of it..

Fill in the Blanks

6) He was scared,

he acted bravely.

Fill in the Blanks

7) Barbie was angry,

nobody spoke to her.

Fill in the Blanks

8) He had many options,

he chose to stay with you.

Fill in the Blanks

9) She is writing a letter,

she is going to regret it later.

Fill in the Blanks

10) He was sad,

he lost his purse.

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Choose the correct answer.

Multiple Choice

1) I was ready to go, _________ the train got delayed.

• for

• but

• and

Multiple Choice

2) He is leaving early, _________ he is feeling sick.

• nor

• yet

• for

Multiple Choice

3) They are going on tour, __________ they aren’t happy.

• so

• yet

• or

Multiple Choice

4) Julie is working hard, _______ her grades are improving.

• and

• but

• yet

Multiple Choice

5) I didn’t want to be late, _________ I started before time.

• for

• so

• yet

Multiple Choice

6) I want a large burger, _________ without cheese.

• yet

• nor

• but

Multiple Choice

7) You are calling me, _________ I will go alone.

• so

• or

• for

Multiple Choice

8) John is not attending the classes, _________ he turns up for the examinations.

• or

• for

• nor

Multiple Choice

9) Neil is a little nervous, __________ he will perform well.

• for

• but

• so

Multiple Choice

10) He boarded a fast train, _________ he was late for the meeting.

• but

• so

• yet

Multiple Choice

11) I took the bag out, _________ there was no money in it.

• yet

• for

• so

Multiple Choice

12) The lecture may be long, ________ we may feel bored.

• for

• and

• yet

Multiple Choice

13) You have to move fast, ________ you might miss the last bus.

• and

• for

• or

Multiple Choice

14) They are not going to college, _________ they want to go.

• nor

• for

• or

Multiple Choice

15) I like to play chess, _______ I have no time.

• yet

• but

• for

Multiple Choice

16) We didn’t understand the concept, ________ we understood the design.

• for

• or

• nor

Multiple Choice

17) He was angry, ________ he was cheated.

• nor

• for

• yet

Multiple Choice

18) He is older, ________ he is healthy.

• yet

• for

• or

Multiple Choice

19) He ate fast, ________ he was in a hurry.

• or

• yet

• for

Multiple Choice

20) Julie will not cook the meal, ________ she is interested in cooking.

• but

• nor

• for