FANBOYS/Compound Sentences

FANBOYS/Compound Sentences

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English

3rd - 5th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a compound sentence?

Back

A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the FANBOYS conjunctions?

Back

FANBOYS stands for For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So, which are the coordinating conjunctions used to connect independent clauses.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Provide an example of a compound sentence using 'and'.

Back

I wanted to go for a walk, and it was sunny outside.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of using a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?

Back

Coordinating conjunctions are used to connect two independent clauses, indicating a relationship between them.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you punctuate a compound sentence?

Back

A compound sentence is punctuated with a comma before the coordinating conjunction that connects the two independent clauses.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between an independent clause and a dependent clause?

Back

An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, while a dependent clause cannot stand alone and depends on an independent clause.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What conjunction would best fit in the sentence: 'I wanted to go to the party, ____ I was too tired.'

Back

but.

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