Compound Sentences

Simple sentences have the following. Choose 2.

• A subject.

• A coordinating conjunction.

• A predicate.

• FANBOYS conjunction.

Choose the 3 that are FANBOYS Conjunctions.

• And

• But

• Yet

• Anyway

A coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence always has what in front of it?

• .

• :

• ,

Complete the sentence with the coordinating conjunction that makes sense.

The weather today will be cool, ____ it will also be rainy.

• and

• so

• nor

Complete the sentence with the coordinating conjunction that makes sense.

I play the violin well, _____ the clarinet is my favorite instrument.

• but

• nor

• for

Complete the sentence with the coordinating conjunction that makes sense.

You may have soup, ____ you may have salad.

• but

• or

• so

Complete the sentence with the coordinating conjunction that makes sense.

Mom wanted a scrapbook of our trip, _____ she took many pictures.

• yet

• and

• so

Deserts are harsh and dry, ________ many plants grow there.

• yet

• for

• and

Which sentence IS a compound sentence?

• Maria wanted to go to the mall but didn't.

• The class went on a field trip, and they learned a lot.

• My birthday and Fourth of July fall on the same day.

Which sentence IS a compound sentence?

• The octopus said hello to the sea turtle and continued on his way back home.

• The fisherman decided to reel in his pole and try another spot.

• Middle school students are the best, and their teachers are amazing, too!