Exploring Compound Sentences

The video tutorial explains compound sentences, which join two simple sentences using a comma and a conjunction. It introduces the FANBOYS acronym to remember the seven conjunctions: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so. The tutorial provides examples to identify compound sentences and highlights common mistakes, such as joining fragments instead of complete thoughts. It also offers practice examples to reinforce learning.

What does the acronym FANBOYS stand for?

• For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So

• For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yes, So

• For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, Such

• For, And, Not, But, Or, Yet, So

Which of the following is a correctly written compound sentence?

• I raised my hand and, the teacher called on me.

• I raised my hand, and the teacher called on me.

• I raised my hand and the teacher called on me.

• I raised my hand, the teacher called on me.

In the sentence 'Frank does not like spicy foods, nor does he like sweets,' what is the role of 'nor'?

• It emphasizes the first part of the sentence.

• It negates the first part of the sentence.

• It connects two simple sentences.

• It introduces a new idea.

Why is the sentence 'Julie is so tired today,' not a compound sentence?

• It is a run-on sentence.

• It does not have two simple sentences.

• It does not have a comma.

• It lacks a conjunction.

What is missing in the sentence 'Ali made a mess, but cleaned it up quickly' to make it a compound sentence?

• A comma.

• A subject in the second part.

• A conjunction.

• A verb in the first part.

Which of the following sentences is a correctly written compound sentence?

• He missed a lot of school, he caught up quickly.

• He missed a lot of school and he caught up quickly.

• He missed a lot of school yet, he caught up quickly.

• He missed a lot of school, yet he caught up quickly.

Why is the sentence 'I turned the TV on, and sat down on my couch' incorrect?

• It does not join two complete thoughts.

• It lacks a conjunction.

• It does not have a comma.

• It is a run-on sentence.

What does the conjunction 'for' mean in the sentence 'His stomach growled, for he forgot to eat lunch'?

• So

• And

• Because

• But

Why is the sentence 'Tina left her house early, yet was still late to work' incorrect?

• It is a run-on sentence.

• It does not have a comma.

• It lacks a subject in the second part.

• It does not have a conjunction.

Which of the following sentences is a correctly written compound sentence?

• My phone battery was dead, so I charged it.

• My phone battery was dead and I charged it.

• My phone battery was dead, I charged it.

• My phone battery was dead so, I charged it.