Types of Sentences/ FANBOYS

A simple sentence is:

• 1 or more independent clauses

• 1 independent clause

• 1 phrase and 1 clause

What is a compound sentence?

• 2 or more independent clauses

• 1 independent clause, 1 dependent clause

• 2 or more independent clauses, 2 or more phrases

What is an independent clause?

• A complete sentence with at least one subject and one verb

• A sentence that has helping verbs

• A sentence that has an independent subject

I decided I really wanted to eat a pumpkin muffin, so I drove to the store to buy one.

• Simple Sentence

• Compound Sentence

Crying sadly, I watched the ending of Titanic and used all the tissues in the house.

• Simple Sentence

• Compound Sentence

The kids are at school now, so I can watch moives all day.

• Simple

• Compound

Karmella's favorite snacks are popcorn and peanuts.

• Simple
• Compound

In 45 minutes, James finished his math test.

• Simple Sentence

• Compound Sentence

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 

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