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What are combining sentences and how do we form them

1. Combining Sentences From Simple to Compound Sentences English Language Department Grade 6

2. How to choose the correct coordinating conjunction to form a compound sentence?

3. Coordinating conjunctions join at least two simple sentences that are equally important and could be independent from each other. Each of these conjunctions is used to show an idea: F or  means because A nd  shows addition N or  joins 2 negative ideas; = not either B ut  shows opposition O r  shows a choice Y et  shows opposition; stronger than but S o  means as a result of Read carefully Copy on the copybook https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bp2YRRotE1o

4. I. Fill in with the most appropriate FANBOYS. Chicken have wings,___ they cannot fly . She is afraid of dogs,___ she was bitten by her neighbors' Chihuahua. She came first,___ she got a good seat. We have to get to the beach early,___ we will miss the sunset . Jennifer does not like to swim,___ does she enjoy cycling .

5. II. Correct the mistake in each sentence. I don’t love having short nails yet I don’t stop biting them. He could buy a new charger, he could borrow his sister’s charger. I ran to school, so didn’t arrive late. Larry plays tennis, so he plays golf too.

6. III. Write compound sentences using and, but, so, or . Don’t forget to punctuate properly. 1. 2. 3. 4.

7. Answer Key

8. I. Fill in with the most appropriate FANBOYS. Chicken have wings, _ but __ they cannot fly . She is afraid of dogs, _ for _ she was bitten by her neighbors' Chihuahua. She came first, _ so _ she got a good seat. We have to get to the beach early, _ or _ we will miss the sunset. Jennifer does not like to swim, _ nor _ does she enjoy cycling .

9. II. Correct the mistake in each sentence. I don’t love having short nails , yet I don’t stop biting them. He could buy a new charger, or he could borrow his sister’s charger. I ran to school, so I didn’t arrive late. Larry plays tennis, and he plays golf too.

10. III. Write compound sentences using and, but, so, or . Don’t forget to punctuate properly. 1. 2. 3. 4. Answers vary