A compound sentence contains 2 independent clauses (“complete sentences”) joined by a comma and a coordinating conjunction. (“complete sentence” + “complete

A compound sentence contains 2 independent clauses (“complete sentences”) joined by a comma and a coordinating conjunction.

(“complete sentence” + “complete sentence”)

I like pizza. + I like hamburgers.

I like pizza , and I like hamburgers.coordinating conjunction

There are seven coordinating conjunctions used to join independent clauses in compound sentences:

FOR, AND, NOR, BUT, OR, YET, SO

a.k.a. “F A N B O Y S”

*A comma must go before the FANBOYS in a compound sentence.

A compound sentence contains 2 independent clauses (“complete sentences”) joined by a comma and one of

the FANBOYS.(coordinating conjunctions)

I like pizza. + I like hamburgers.

I like pizza, and I like hamburgers.

One of the FANBOYSComma

He wants to see the lion. + It is his favorite animal.

He wants to see the lion , for it is his favorite animal.

COMPOUND SENTENCE--Example 1:

“complete sentence” + “complete sentence” joined by a comma and one of the FANBOYS

FOR , AND , NOR , BUT , OR , YET , SO

IMPORTANT: The word “for” works like the word “because” or “since” when used as one of the FANBOYS in a compound sentence.

Jenny found ten Easter eggs. + Tommy found eleven.

Jenny found ten Easter eggs , and Tommy found eleven.

COMPOUND SENTENCE—Example 2:






I don’t like broccoli. + I do not like peas.

I don’t like broccoli , nor do I like peas.

IMPORTANT: Note how the word order in the second part of the sentence changes slightly when using “nor” as one of the FANBOYS.

I have many friends. + Chris is my best friend.

I have many friends , but Chris is my best friend.




Do you want to go to the park? + Would you rather go to the zoo?

Do you want to go to the park , or

would you rather go to the zoo?




Max wanted a circle-shaped cake. + Ann bought a square one.

Max wanted a circle-shaped cake , yet Ann bought a square one.




I studied for the test. + I know I will do well.

I studied for the test , so

I know I will do well.




He grabbed his umbrella. + It was raining outside.

He grabbed his umbrella , for it was raining outside.




IMPORTANT: The word “for” works like the word “because” or “since” when used as one of the FANBOYS in a compound sentence.

Billy has a high fever. + He also has a sore throat.

Billy has a high fever , and he also has a sore throat.







IMPORTANT: Note how the word order in the second part of the sentence changes slightly when using “nor” as one of the FANBOYS.

I am not afraid of spiders. + I am not afraid of snakes.

I am not afraid of spiders , nor am I afraid of snakes.

I want to buy the toy. + I don’t have enough money.

I want to buy the toy , but I don’t have enough money.




You can play on the slide. + You can go on the swings.

You can play on the slide , or you can go on the swings.




My sister spilled the milk. + I was the one who was blamed.

My sister spilled the milk , yet I was the one who was blamed.


“complete sentence” + “complete sentence” joined by a comma and one of the FANBOYS)


I didn’t wake up on time. + I was late for work.

I didn’t wake up on time , so I was late for work.




(GUIDED PRACTICE)

1. The squirrel ran across the road. I had to swerve the car to avoid hitting it.

2. His dog won first prize in the dog show. I think my dog should have won.

GUIDED PRACTICE #1Choose the correct coordinating conjunctions

(FANBOYS) to join these independent clauses.FOR, AND, NOR, BUT, OR, YET, SO

1. The squirrel ran across the road , and I had to swerve the car to avoid hitting it.

2. His dog won first prize in the dog show , but I think my dog should have won.

*(Note:These are suggested coordinating conjunctions. Other FANBOYS might also be suitable.)


(FANBOYS) to join these independent clauses.

1. We can have spaghetti for dinner. We can have roast beef.

2. I baked a cake. It didn’t taste very good.


1. We can have spaghetti for dinner , or_ we can have roast beef.

2. I baked a cake , but it didn’t taste very good.

*(Note: These are suggested coordinating conjunctions. Other FANBOYS might also be suitable.)


(FANBOYS) to join these independent clauses.

1. It was raining hard. I went back into the house to get my umbrella.

2. He was struggling to stay afloat. He didn’t know how to swim.


1. It was raining hard , so I went back into the house to get my umbrella.

2. He was struggling to stay afloat , for he didn’t know how to swim.

*(Note: These are suggested coordinating conjunctions. Other FANBOYS might also be suitable.)

GUIDED PRACTICE #2Determine whether or not the sentences

are compound sentences. (2 independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction)

1. Marty is my best friend, and we have lots of fun together.

2. I brought an apple for the teacher this morning.

3. I don’t know what I’m going to do about that yet.

4. She likes all school subjects, but her favorite is

math.


***The sentence does not have 2 independent clauses.


***The sentence has 2 independent clauses joined by a comma and one of the FANBOYS.


1. He will take a nap in the bedroom or on the couch.

2. I spent all my money on toys, so I don’t have enough to buy candy.

3. He wants to lose weight, yet he refuses to exercise.

4. She hates chopping onions because it makes her cry.


GUIDED PRACTICE #2Determine whether or not the sentences are

compound sentences. (2 independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction)

***The sentence does not have a coordinating conjunction. The word “because” is a SUBORDINATING conjunction, not a COORDINATING conjunction. It is NOT one of the FANBOYS.




1. I didn’t enjoy the hot weather, yet I got a nice tan.

2. He reads mystery stories, for he likes the suspense.

3. I have to do a research report and make a diorama.

4. She doesn’t want to vacuum the carpet or help me mop the floor.


GUIDED PRACTICE #2Determine whether or not the sentences

are compound sentences. (2 independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction)





GUIDED PRACTICE #3Add an independent clause after each of the

FANBOYS below to create a compound sentence.

1. I used to think he was honest, but_____________.

2. He was making the dog angry, and____________.

3. They better not make a mess, or______________.

4. She didn’t hear me, for______________________.

GUIDED PRACTICE #3Add an independent clause after each of the

FANBOYS below to create a compound sentence.

1. He practices his trumpet everyday, yet_________.

2. She wanted to learn to dance, so______________.

3. I don’t like pizza, nor _______________________.

4. We watered the plant daily, but_______________.

A compound sentence contains 2 independent clauses (“complete sentences”) joined by a comma and a coordinating conjunction.

There are seven coordinating conjunctions used to join independent clauses in

compound sentences:


“F A N B O Y S”

*A comma must go before the FANBOYS in the compound sentence

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A compound sentence contains 2 independent clauses (“complete sentences”) joined by a comma and a coordinating conjunction. (“complete sentence” + “complete