Worksheet on Compound Sentences with FANBOYS

English
Grade 6
11 questions
~22 mins
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A worksheet focusing on the use of FANBOYS (For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So) to form compound sentences suitable for Grade 6 students.

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Worksheet on Compound Sentences with FANBOYS

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Grade Grade 6
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Introduction to FANBOYS

FANBOYS is an acronym used to remember the seven coordinating conjunctions: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So. These words connect two independent clauses to form a compound sentence. For example, 'She wanted to go to the park, but it started raining.' Understanding how to use FANBOYS correctly can help improve your writing by making your sentences clearer and more varied.
1.
What does the acronym FANBOYS stand for?
[2 marks]
2.
Explain why FANBOYS are important in writing compound sentences.
[3 marks]
B

Identifying FANBOYS in Sentences

Identify the FANBOYS conjunction in each sentence below.
1.
He wanted to play outside, but it was already dark.
[2 marks]
2.
She enjoyed the movie, and she recommended it to her friends.
[2 marks]
3.
Tom didn't study, nor did he complete his homework.
[2 marks]
4.
Would you like coffee or tea?
[2 marks]
C

Creating Compound Sentences

Combine the following pairs of sentences using an appropriate FANBOYS conjunction.
1.
I was hungry. I didn't have any food.
[3 marks]
2.
She can come with us. She can stay home.
[3 marks]
D

Error Correction

Identify the error in the following sentences and correct it.
1.
I want to go to the park, but it is raining
[2 marks]
2.
He likes apples, and bananas, and oranges.
[2 marks]
E

Creative Writing with FANBOYS

Write a short paragraph (at least 15 lines) describing your favorite holiday. Use at least three different FANBOYS conjunctions to connect your sentences.
1.
Compose your paragraph here.
[10 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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