Conjunctions and Compound Sentences

Which sentence IS a compound sentence?

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

• Manny and Johnny played video games all day and night.

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

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

Which sentence is  NOT a compound sentence?

• Little Billy cried out to his mom, and she came running to see what was wrong.

• The hiking trail was closed, so we decided to go out for ice cream instead.

• The blue and green monster truck were in a race, and no one knew who would win.

• The costume and mask made the perfect recipe for scaring my little brother.

What is the correct way to combine the following two simple sentences into a compound sentence?

• The Warrior Princess bravely fought a tiger she was victorious.

• The Warrior Princess bravely fought a tiger, and she was victorious.

• Because the Warrior Princess bravely fought a tiger, she was victorious.

• She was victorious, the Warrior Princess bravely fought a tiger.

The FANBOYS are known as _________________ conjunctions.

• subordinating

• coordinating

• independent

FANBOYS help combine sentences, ​ (a)   you cannot forget to add a comma before the conjunction.

• but

• nor

• for

• so

• and

• yet

Choose the compound sentence below with the proper conjunction.

• Tyson likes chocolate ice cream, so Allie like strawberry ice cream.

• Tyson likes chocolate ice cream, nor Allie likes strawberry ice cream.

• Tyson likes chocolate ice cream, yet Allie likes strawberry ice cream.

• Tyson likes chocolate ice cream, but Allie likes strawberry ice cream.

We had a great time at the beach, ​ (a)   we got to visit the Aquatic Center.

• and

• but

• or

• so

• yey

• yet

Make sure you help your sister, ​ (a)   you will not be allowed to play outside.

• or

• yet

• so

• and

• but

Match the following FANBOYS with their correct function.

• offers a choice

• nor

• combines ideas

• so

• continues a negative thought

• but

• shows an opposite

• or

• cause and effect relationship

• and

What word is not one of the FANBOYS?

• For

• Yet

• Of