Compound Sentences | Video Lessons

This video tutorial teaches about compound sentences, explaining how to identify and write them. It covers the difference between simple and compound sentences, introduces the FANBOYS acronym for coordinating conjunctions, and includes several activities to practice identifying conjunctions, joining sentences, and distinguishing between simple and compound sentences.

Describe the process of joining two simple sentences to create a compound sentence.

In the sentence 'The dog knew it was bath time, so he hid in the garden,' identify the coordinating conjunction and the independent clauses.

What steps would you take to determine if a sentence is simple or compound?

What should you remember to include before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?