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Mastering Compound Sentences: Understanding Independent Clauses and Conjunctions

Discover the essentials of compound sentences and independent clauses in this informative guide. Learn how to identify independent and dependent clauses, employing the F.A.N.B.O.Y.S. method to join sentences with coordinating conjunctions. With practical examples like “I ate a Snickers, and I drank a Coke” and “Cherie made the squad, but she sprained her ankle,” you’ll grasp the structure of compound sentences clearly. This resource provides step-by-step instructions on identifying clause types and ensures a strong foundation in sentence structure.

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Mastering Compound Sentences: Understanding Independent Clauses and Conjunctions

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  1. Compound Sentences

  2. What Are They? 2 Independent Clauses joined with a coordinating conjunctions (F.A.N.B.O.Y.S.)

  3. Clauses • Clause = part of sentence that contains a verb and a subject • Two Types • Independent • Can stand by itself • Dependent/Subordinate • Can NOT stand by itself • Begins with a subordinating conjunction

  4. Compound Sentences (Examples) I ate a Snickers and I drank a Coke. Cherie made the squad, but she sprained her ankle. *Each has 2 subjects and 2 verbs!*

  5. How To Identify • Step 1 • Find a F.A.N.B.O.Y.S. • Step 2 • Read everything to the left • If it is a sentence, then it is an ID (independent) clause • Step 3 • Read everything to the right • If it is a sentence, then is it an ID clause

  6. Is it ES or CD? Mr. Thomas bought a new battery and it worked! Jeremy slid into third and was safe. Jim tried to make it to second and he made it. The orange book fell onto the floor and it blew up. The orange book fell onto the floor and exploded.

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