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