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Compound Sentence Worksheet There are three types of sentences in English: Simple, compound and complex sentences. This worksheet focuses on writing compound sentences and is ideal for lower-intermediate classes. Compound Sentences - What are they? Compound sentences are made up of two simple sentences connected by a coordinating conjunction. These conjunctions are also known as FANBOYS:
F - For A - And N - Nor B - But O - Or Y - Yet S - So
Here are some example compound sentences:
Tom arrived home. Then, he ate dinner. -> Tom arrived home, and ate dinner. We studied many hours for the test. We didn't pass the test. -> We studied many hours for the test, but we didn't pass it.
Peter doesn't need to buy a new car. He also doesn't need to go on vacation. -> Peter doesn't need to buy a new car, nor does he need to go on vacation.
Conjunctions are used for different purposes in sentences. A comma is always placed before the conjunction. Here are the main uses of the FANBOYS:
Addition / Next Action
and
addition -> Tom enjoys playing tennis, and he likes cooking. next action -> We drove home, and we went to bed.
Opposition - Unexpected Results
but / yet
We wanted to visit our friends, but we didn't have enough money to get a flight. Janet did very well on her job interview, yet she didn't get the position.
Compound Sentence Worksheet
Use FANBOYS (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) to write one compound sentence using the two simple sentences. Peter drove to visit his friend. They went out for dinner. Mary thinks she should go to school. She wants to get qualifications for a new profession. Alan invested a lot of money in the business. The business went bankrupt. Doug didn't understand the homework assignment. He asked the teacher for help. The students didn't prepare for the test. They didn't realize how important the test was. Susan thinks she should stay home and relax. She also thinks she should go on vacation. The doctors looked at the x-rays. They decided to operate on the patient. We went out on the town. We came home late. Jack flew to London to visit his Uncle. He also wanted to visit the National Museum. It is raining. It is very cold. Henry studied very hard for the test. He passed with high marks. I would like to play tennis today. If I don't play tennis, I would like to play golf. We needed some food for the week. We went to the supermarket. Tom asked his teacher for help. He also asked his parents for help. Janet doesn't like sushi. She doesn't like any kind of fish.
Peter drove to visit his friend, and they went out for dinner. Mary thinks she should go to school, for she wants to get qualifications for a new profession. Alan invested a lot of money in the business, but the business went bankrupt. Doug didn't understand the homework assignment, so he asked the teacher for help. The students didn't prepare for the test, nor did they realize how important the test was. Susan thinks she should stay home and relax, or she should go on vacation. The doctors looked at the x-rays, so they decided to operate on the patient. We went out on the town, and we came home late. Jack flew to London to visit his Uncle, and to visit the National Museum. It is sunny, but it is very cold. Henry studied very hard for the test, so passed with high marks. I would like to play tennis today, or I would like to play golf. We needed some food for the week, so we went to the supermarket. Tom asked his teacher for help, and he asked his parents. Janet doesn't like sushi, nor does she like any kind of fish.
There are other variations that are possible than those provided in the answers. Ask your teacher for other ways to connect these to write compound sentences.
