6th Grade Simple & Compound Sentences

FANBOYS

for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so

compound sentence

has two main clauses which are connected with a coordinating conjunction

simple sentence

includes: subject, verb, and a complete thought

Another name for a simple sentence

independent clause

compound sentence formula

simple sentence+comma+FANBOYS+simple sentence

Compound

Mrs. Roark loves breakfast burritos, but she also loves hashbrowns.

Simple

Mrs. Roark's favorite class is 4th period.

Complex

Although the class is talking, they are getting some work done.

compound sentence

I wanted a puppy, but my sister wanted a kitten.

simple sentence

a sentence that is the same as a main clause or independent clause

verb

an action also known as predicate

coordinating conjunction

but, nor, so, for, and yet are examples of ______________________

simple sentence formula

subject+predicate+complete thought

compound sentence

two simple sentences connected with a conjunctive word.

subject

who or what the sentence is about