Compound Sentences

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Open Ended

Write a sentence IN ENGLISH about the image.

You need a subject and a verb. (Who is doing what?)

Open Ended

Write a sentence IN ENGLISH about the image.

You need a subject and a verb. (Who is doing what?)

Open Ended

Write a sentence IN ENGLISH about the image.

You need a subject and a verb. (Who is doing what?)

Open Ended

Write a sentence IN ENGLISH about the image.

You need a subject and a verb. (Who is doing what?)

Open Ended

Write a sentence IN ENGLISH about the image.

You need a subject and a verb. (Who is doing what?)

What are coordinating conjunctions and what do they mean? Why do we use the acronym F.A.N.B.O.Y.S.?

• Coordinating Conjunctions are words that are used to link words, phrases, and/or sentences.

• We use the acronym F.A.N.B.O.Y.S. to help us remember what the coordinating conjunctions are!

• For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, and So

Multiple Choice

Which of these is NOT a coordinating conjunction?

• because
• for
• and
• so

Conjunctions!

These are called Coordinating conjunctions because they help us coordinate our sentences!

Conjunctions - words that connect ideas

• and -more information

• but-information that opposes first clause

• or-difference between 2 options

• nor- negative modifiers

• for-a reason or purpose between clauses

• yet-introduces a new idea

• so- joins equally weighted thoughts..result or consequence

Multiple Choice

What is the definition of the conjunction 'so'?

• Shows contrast

• Presents an alternative or a choice

• Indicates effect, result or consequence

Multiple Choice

What is the definition of the conjunction 'for'?

• Explains reason or purpose

• Adds one thing to another

• Used to present an alternative negative idea to an already stated negative idea

Multiple Choice

What is the definition of the conjunction "but"?

• Contradicts, offers a contrast, or introduces something unexpected

• Adds information
• means "because" and introduces the effect of a cause-effect relationship.
• As a result

Multiple Choice

Identify the coordinating conjunction in the following sentence: Kai's dad told him he can have a birthday party at a pizza restaurant, or he can invite his friends to the indoor sports park.

• or

• he

• his

• friends

Multiple Choice

What are the 7 coordinating conjunctions?

• for, and, nor, because, or, yet, so

• for, and, neither, because, or, yet, so

• for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so

For (because/why)

I go to the library, for I study the best where it is quiet.

And (giving more info)

I like to exercise, and I like to be lazy.

Nor (not either)

I do not add sugar to my tea, nor do I add milk.

But (contrast/opposite)

Frenchie was scared, but he acted strong.

Or (choice)

Frenchie could have turned himself in to the recruiters, or he could keep running from them.

Yet (contrast)

Frenchie was scared, yet he acted strong.

So (as a result of)

We got dirty playing outside, so we took showers.

Multiple Choice

Do you want tea __________ coffee?

• ,and

• ,nor

• ,or

Multiple Choice

The cake was too sweet, _____ I still ate it.

• or

• but

• so

Compound sentences

Combining Sentences

Compound Sentences

• Compound Sentences contains two simple sentences combined with a comma and a conjunction!

• There are 7 different types of conjunctions!

• A comma is used to separate the two simple sentences!

• Quick tip: You will need to get rid of the first punctuation mark at the end of your first sentence and change it to a comma!

• We can also use a semicolon ( ; ) to combine compound sentences as long as they are similar!

Multiple Choice

Which conjunction (FANBOYS) would you use to combine the following sentences? 
I wanted to play outside.
My mom said I have to do my homework first.

• and
• but
• or
• for

Multiple Choice

Which conjunction (FANBOYS) would you use to combine the following sentences? 
Do you want to order pizza?
Should I make spaghetti?

• and
• but
• or
• so 

Multiple Choice

In a compound sentence, the comma is always placed before the coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS).

• True

• False

Why compound sentences?

• Compound sentences help bring two sentences together!
• Compound sentences allow for you to add longer sentences into your writing.

Multiple Select

Check the TWO sentences that make up the compound sentence: Ms. Benson teaches fifth grade during the school year, and she works as a lifeguard during the summer.

• Ms. Benson teaches fifth grade during the school year.

• Ms. Benson teaches fifth grade.

• Ms. Benson teaches fifth grade during the school year, and she works.

• She works as a lifeguard during the summer.

Multiple Select

Check the TWO sentences that make up the compound sentence: Kai's dad told him he can have a birthday party at a pizza restaurant, or he can invite his friends to the indoor sports park.

• Kai's dad told him.

• Kai's dad told him he can have a birthday party at a pizza restaurant.

• Kai's dad told him he can have a birthday party at a pizza restaurant, or he can invite his friends.

• He can invite his friends to the indoor sports park.

A simple sentence contains one subject and one predicate and forms a complete thought.

It may have a compound subject, a compound predicate, or both.

• Ex. Kayla had lunch at the museum.

• Ex. Brian and Zoie read and study books.

Multiple Choice

Makayla needs to go to the store, so we will have milk for cereal.

• simple sentence

• compound sentence

Multiple Choice

Leah stood and shook the blanket.

• simple sentence

• compound sentence

Multiple Choice

Clifford ordered a large coffee, but he accidentally grabbed the small one.

• simple sentence

• compound sentence