Understanding Compound Sentences

The video tutorial introduces compound sentences, which consist of two related clauses connected by conjunctions. It explains the use of conjunctions, such as those remembered by the acronym FANBOYS, and the role of commas in replacing periods to form compound sentences. The tutorial provides practice examples, including sentences about Supergal and Wonder Dude, the bad guy, and Supergal's secret identity. The video concludes with a challenge for viewers to create their own compound sentences.

What is a compound sentence composed of?

• Two unrelated ideas

• Two related clauses

• Multiple unrelated sentences

• A single clause

Which of the following is NOT a conjunction in the FANBOYS acronym?

• Because

• Yet

• And

• For

What role does a comma play in a compound sentence?

• It replaces the period between two clauses

• It introduces a new paragraph

• It connects two unrelated ideas

• It ends the sentence

In the sentence 'Supergal is a hero, and her sidekick is Wonder Dude,' what is the conjunction used?

• Or

• Yet

• But

• And

How can the sentence 'The bad guy tried to get away. He was trapped.' be turned into a compound sentence?

• The bad guy tried to get away, he was trapped.

• The bad guy tried to get away, but he was trapped.

• The bad guy tried to get away, yet he was trapped.

• The bad guy tried to get away, so he was trapped.

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

• To separate two unrelated ideas

• To connect two related clauses

• To introduce a new topic

• To end a sentence

Which sentence correctly uses a conjunction to form a compound sentence?

• Supergal has a secret identity, yet no one knows her real name.

• Supergal has a secret identity, but no one knows her real name.

• Supergal has a secret identity, so no one knows her real name.

• Supergal has a secret identity, no one knows her real name.

What is the first step in creating a compound sentence from two separate sentences?

• Add a comma

• Add a conjunction

• Change the subject

• Remove the period

Which of the following sentences is NOT a compound sentence?

• She likes to read books.

• I wanted to go for a walk, but it started raining.

• He was tired, so he went to bed early.

• The sun is shining, and the birds are singing.

What should you do after adding a comma when forming a compound sentence?

• Remove the subject

• Start a new paragraph

• Add a conjunction

• Add another comma