Compound Sentences and Conjunctions

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. 

What does the acronym "FANBOYS" stand for?

• For, And, Nor, But, Yet, Since

• Finally, After, Neither, Once, Yet, Since

• For, And, Nor, Because, Or, Yet, So

• For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So

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

Match the following FANBOYS with their correct function.

• combines ideas

• nor

• shows an opposite

• but

• offers a choice

• and

• continues a negative thought

• so

• cause and effect relationship

• or

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

• or

• yet

• so

• and

• but

Jesus ​ (a)   Roberto are at the soccer game, ​ (b)   they do not have a ride home.

• and

• but

• so

• nor

• or

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

• and

• but

• or

• so

• yey

• yet

What word is not one of the FANBOYS?

• For

• Yet

• Of