Editing and Sentence Combining

​Sentence Combining

​Simple sentences are independent clauses. (Have a subject & a predicate.)

​The cat ate the mouse.

​predicate

​subject

​verb

​You can combine the following sentences with a coordinating conjunction.

​FANBOYS

for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so

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​She went to work. She did not want to go.

​She went to work, but she did not want to go.

​for --- since, because

I do not like to live in Chicago, for it is too cold there.​

and --- combines

The cats and the mice fight with each other.​

nor --- combine untrue things

​He will not eat apples, nor will he eat oranges.

but --- exceptions

We worked at all times, but not in the morning.​

​or --- choosing between options

I will visit Guangzhou or Shanghai.​

yet --- ​similar to but; express unexpected things

I want to eat chocolate ice cream, yet I have to accept that I can't because I'm too fat.​

so --- consequences; something will happen

​It's raining so it will be wet outside.

Multiple Choice

There are many beautiful things to see in Shenzhen ______we decided to go there for our holiday.

• and

• so

• but

• yet

Multiple Choice

We will not visit the United States____visit any country for our holiday because of COVID restrictions.

• and

• so

• nor

• but

Multiple Choice

You can go and climb Haba Mountain now, _____it would be better to hike it in December.

• nor

• yet

• so

• but

Multiple Choice

You can either stay in the canteen ____you can go upstairs to play chess.

• or

• so

• yet

• and

Multiple Choice

I finally bought a bike bag ____I can travel on the train with my bike.

• and

• so

• yet

• nor

Multiple Choice

Don't forget to bring the cat ____the cat food.

• or

• yet

• so

• and

Multiple Choice

You can bring your shoes____your boots. Both are useful.

• or

• and

• so

• but