Worksheet on Compound Sentences: FANBOYS and Social Issues
English
Year 9
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A worksheet covering the use of FANBOYS (For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So) to form compound sentences, situated within social issues for Year 9 students.
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Worksheet on Compound Sentences: FANBOYS and Social Issues
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Introduction to Compound Sentences with FANBOYS
In discussions about social issues, writers often link ideas using compound sentences. The coordinating conjunctions known as FANBOYS—For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So—help connect clauses to build complex and nuanced statements. For example, 'Many young people are affected by climate change, and they are demanding action.' Such sentences can strengthen arguments or highlight contrasting viewpoints.
1.
Identify the FANBOYS conjunction used in the sentence: 'Many people support renewable energy, but some resist change.'
[2 marks]2.
Explain how the use of 'and' in the sentence 'The government proposed new policies, and the public responded with protests' affects the overall meaning.
[3 marks]3.
From the passage, what is one reason writers use FANBOYS when discussing social issues?
[2 marks]4.
Create a sentence about youth activism using a FANBOYS to join two clauses.
5.
Identify the conjunction: 'Some believe climate change is a hoax, nor do they support renewable energy initiatives.'
Aa) nor
Bb) and
Cc) but
Dd) so
6.
Analyse how the conjunction 'yet' can be used to express contrast in social issue debates. Provide an example.
7.
Fill in the blank with the appropriate FANBOYS: 'Many campaigns promote equality, ___ there are still gaps in legislation.'
8.
Discuss the effect of combining clauses with 'so' in a social context. For example: 'There was widespread awareness of pollution, so communities demanded stricter laws.'
9.
Write a brief paragraph analysing how the use of FANBOYS can influence the tone of a social commentary.
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- 1/1/2026
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