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.

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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