Worksheet on Compound Sentences with FANBOYS
English
Grade 7
10 questions
~20 mins
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A worksheet covering the use of FANBOYS (For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So) to form compound sentences for Grade 7 students.
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Worksheet on Compound Sentences with FANBOYS
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Grade Grade 7
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Understanding FANBOYS
Many students enjoy learning about conjunctions because they help make writing more varied and interesting. FANBOYS are a common set of coordinating conjunctions used to join independent clauses. For example, 'I wanted to go to the park, but it started raining.' Recognizing these words can improve both writing and comprehension skills.
1.
What are FANBOYS, and why are they important in writing?
[2 marks]2.
Give an example sentence using the conjunction 'but'.
[2 marks]B
Using FANBOYS in Sentences
Complete the following exercises by filling in the blanks with the correct FANBOYS conjunction.
1.
She studied hard, ____ she still didn’t pass the test.
[1 mark]2.
Would you like tea ____ coffee?
[1 mark]3.
I was tired, ____ I decided to take a nap.
[1 mark]C
Identify the Conjunction
Read each sentence and identify which FANBOYS conjunction is used.
1.
I wanted to call her, ____ I didn't have her number.
[1 mark]Aa) for
Bb) but
Cc) or
Dd) so
2.
You can stay here, ____ you need to finish your homework.
[1 mark]Aa) nor
Bb) and
Cc) yet
Dd) or
D
Create Your Own Sentences
Write three original sentences using different FANBOYS conjunctions to connect two independent clauses. Make sure each sentence is clear and correct.
1.
Write your sentences here:
[6 marks]E
Analyzing Compound Sentences
Read the following sentences and identify which FANBOYS conjunction is used. Explain how it connects the clauses.
1.
Which FANBOYS conjunction is used in the first sentence? How does it connect the clauses?
[2 marks]2.
Identify the conjunction in the second sentence and describe its role.
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