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WorksheetsCOMPOUND SENTENCES AND FANBOYS
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
What is another term for FANBOYS?
Subordinating Conjunctions
Conjunctions
Coordinating Conjunctions
Primary Conjunctions
In order to use FANBOYS, what has to be on both sides of the conjunction?
Sentences
Independent Clauses
Dependent Clauses
Sentence Clauses
What does FANBOYS stand for? (IN ORDER)
(a)
When using FANBOYS to join two sentences, "for" can be used just like the word ______.
and
so
but
because
When using FANBOYS to join two sentences, "so" is used to show a ________ relationship.
cause and effect
contrasting
addition
negative
When using FANBOYS, "and" is used to provide ________ information when the two sentences are closely related.
negative
additional
contrasting
cause and effect
When using FANBOYS, "or" is used to join two _______.
negative ideas
contrasting ideas
options or choices
causes and effects
When using FANBOYS, "nor" is used to join two __________.
negative ideas.
contrasting ideas.
options or choices
dependent clauses
When using FANBOYS, "but" and "yet" are used to join two _______.
negative ideas
contrasting ideas
options or choices
dependent clauses
Which FANBOYS should be used below to join the two independent clauses?
Pedro didn't save enough money, (a) he wasn't able to buy the bike he wanted.
(hint: cause and effect)
Which FANBOYS should be used below to join the two independent clauses?
Sione is on the varsity football team, (a) he is also the student body president.
(hint: additional information with two closely related sentences)
Which FANBOYS should be used below to join the two independent clauses?
Dogs are good pets, (a) they are playful and friendly.
(hint: this word can be used like the word "because".)
Which FANBOYS should be used below to join the two independent clauses?
We have never been to Asia, (a) have we visited Africa.
(hint: this word is used to join negative ideas)
Which FANBOYS should be used below to join the two independent clauses?
I really need to go to work, (a) I am too sick to drive.
(Hint: Either of these words is used to join contrasting ideas.)
Which FANBOYS should be used below to join the two independent clauses?
Should we take them to the zoo, (a) would it be better to go to the movies?
(Hint: This word is used when options or choices are available.)
When using FANBOYS to join two independent clauses, a comma is placed before or after the FANBOYS?
before
after
Which compound sentence below is written with no capitalization, spelling, or punctuation errors?
Debra wants to go on a diet but she won't give up fast food.
Malacai isn't tall, nor is he short
Javier can study for his upcoming test, or he can go to the football game.
Patrocinio slept until noon so he missed his morning exam.
Which compound sentence below is written with no capitalization, spelling, or punctuation errors?
My family went to the movies yesterday, and we had a great time.
He ran out of money so he had to stop gambling at the casino.
they had no ice cream left at home, nor did they have money to go to the store.
Everyone was busy, so I went to the movie alone
Which is the correct compound sentence?
Do you like football , or basketbal?
He saw a fox and a snake.
They wanted some pizza, and some drinks.
Your brother can speak English, but he cannot speak French.
Which is not the compound sentence?
You can go now, or you can go tomorrow.
They are intelligent and creative.
I like cats, and Sam like cats too.
I am running, but Tim is walking.
