Let’s go through each sentence one by one. We need to finish each compound sentence using the FANBOYS word given (so, or, and, for, nor, but, yet). Remember: a compound sentence has two complete thoughts joined by a comma + FANBOYS.
We’ll make sure each part before and after the FANBOYS can stand alone as its own sentence.
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1. The school bus was late today,
so
→ “The school bus was late today” is a full idea. After “so,” we add what happened because of it.
✔ *I missed my first class.*
2. Did you play a game,
or
→ This is a question. After “or,” we offer another choice.
✔ *did you watch a movie?*
3. My bedroom walls are blue,
and
→ Add another fact about the room.
✔ *my bedspread is white.*
4. I need to practice violin tonight,
for
→ “For” means “because.” Give a reason why you need to practice.
✔ *I have a recital tomorrow.*
5. Because John did not feel well, he did not do his homework,
nor
→ “Nor” adds another negative thing he didn’t do. Make sure the verb matches (“did not” → “did he”).
✔ *did he eat dinner.*
6. Chocolate is my favorite candy,
but
→ “But” shows contrast. Say something that goes against liking chocolate.
✔ *I’m trying to eat less sugar.*
7. Summer vacation starts tomorrow,
and
→ Add another happy thing happening soon.
✔ *we’re going to the beach.*
8. I missed the test because I was sick,
yet
→ “Yet” means “but still.” Show something surprising despite being sick.
✔ *I got an A on the makeup test.*
9. Shall we study for history first,
or
→ Offer another subject to study.
✔ *should we start with math?*
10. Our Founding Fathers wrote the Declaration of Independence,
for
→ “For” = because. Explain why they wrote it.
✔ *they wanted freedom from Britain.*
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Final Answer:
1. The school bus was late today, so I missed my first class.
2. Did you play a game, or did you watch a movie?
3. My bedroom walls are blue, and my bedspread is white.
4. I need to practice violin tonight, for I have a recital tomorrow.
5. Because John did not feel well, he did not do his homework, nor did he eat dinner.
6. Chocolate is my favorite candy, but I’m trying to eat less sugar.
7. Summer vacation starts tomorrow, and we’re going to the beach.
8. I missed the test because I was sick, yet I got an A on the makeup test.
9. Shall we study for history first, or should we start with math?
10. Our Founding Fathers wrote the Declaration of Independence, for they wanted freedom from Britain.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of compound sentence practice worksheet.
