Mastering Coordinating Conjunctions and Compound Sentences

What are FANBOYS?

• coordinating conjunctions; they are used to connect words, phrases, and clauses .

• Boys who like comics

Which of the following is NOT a coordinating conjunction (FANBOY)?

• and

• but

• because

• so

Identify the coordinating conjunction (FANBOY) in the following sentence: "Staying in your seats before the bell rings is important, but sometimes it's hard to do."

• for

• but

• and

• so

Which pair of sentences can be combined into a compound sentence using a coordinating conjunction?

• Staying in your seats before the bell rings is required. It was raining outside.

• Max's cat slept on the mat. Luna's dog barked loudly.

• Alice loves to paint. She sells her artwork online.

• He went to the store. The store was closed.

Choose the correct compound sentence.

• Waiting for the movie to start before eating popcorn is crucial, or it can be seen as impatience.

• Alice and Bob plan to wait for the movie to start before eating their popcorn, but they often get tempted.

• Moviegoers are advised to wait because the film hasn't started yet.

• They wait for the movie to start before eating popcorn, for they want to enjoy the full experience.

Which sentence correctly uses a coordinating conjunction to connect two independent clauses?

• Staying in your seats because the bell hasn't rung yet.

• The bell hasn't rung yet, so stay in your seats.

• Although the bell hasn't rung, you can leave your seats.

• If the bell rings, you may leave your seats.

Which of the following sentences is a compound sentence?

• Although it was raining, John and Sarah decided to go hiking.

• Mike can go to the movies, or he can go bowling with his friends.

• Before they go out, Emma and Liam need to clean the house.

• She is not only smart but also very kind.

Select the sentence that correctly combines these two sentences into a compound sentence: "John forgot his wallet. He couldn't pay for the taxi."

• John forgot his wallet, so he couldn't pay for the taxi.

• Because John forgot his wallet, he couldn't pay for the taxi.

• John forgot his wallet; he couldn't pay for the taxi.

• John forgot his wallet, for he couldn't pay for the taxi.

Which sentence is NOT a compound sentence?

• John went to the store, and Mary went to the library.

• Alex plays the guitar, for he loves music.

• Despite being sick, Lisa decided to attend the meeting.

• It was raining, but we decided to go hiking anyway.

Which coordinating conjunction best completes the following sentence? "I wanted to stay home _____ Alex and Jamie convinced me to go to the beach."

• and

• but

• or

• so