Understanding Compound Sentences with FANBOYS

English
Year 9
9 questions
~18 mins
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A worksheet exploring the use of FANBOYS to form compound sentences, with an emphasis on social issues and creative writing tasks.

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Understanding Compound Sentences with FANBOYS

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Grade Year 9
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Introduction to FANBOYS

Many social issues, such as poverty and inequality, require both understanding and action. Students can contribute by raising awareness and participating in community projects. Effective communication often involves combining ideas clearly using conjunctions like FANBOYS to form compound sentences, which enhance clarity and impact.
1.
What does the passage suggest about the importance of conjunctions like FANBOYS?
[2 marks]
2.
List all the FANBOYS conjunctions mentioned in the topic.
[2 marks]
B

Identifying FANBOYS in Sentences

Read the sentences below and identify the FANBOYS conjunction used. Write your answer in the space provided.
1.
She wanted to join the protest, ___ she was worried about her safety.
[2 marks]
2.
The community organisation aims to reduce inequality ___ promote social cohesion.
[2 marks]
C

Creating Compound Sentences

Combine the following pairs of ideas into one sentence using an appropriate FANBOYS conjunction.
1.
Poverty exists in many urban areas. It is a challenge to reduce it.
[3 marks]
2.
Education can empower young people. It can also break the cycle of poverty.
[3 marks]
D

Analysing Sentence Structure

Read the following sentences and identify the technique used to connect ideas.
1.
What grammatical device is used to connect ideas in these sentences?
[2 marks]
E

Creative Writing: Social Issue Campaign

Write a short campaign speech (about 150 words) advocating for social change. Use at least three different FANBOYS conjunctions to link your ideas effectively.
1.
Your campaign speech should include an introduction, main points, and a conclusion. Use the checklist below:
[10 marks]
F

Reflection on Social Issues

Write a brief paragraph (about 5 sentences) reflecting on how effective use of compound sentences can strengthen arguments about social issues.
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Explain why combining ideas with FANBOYS makes arguments more persuasive.
[2 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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