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Is the highlighted part of the

sentence a phrase or a clause?

I refused to go because I had homework to do.

Phrase Clause
Is the highlighted part of the
sentence a phrase or a clause?

I could get good grades if I studied.

Phrase Clause
Is the highlighted part of the
sentence a phrase or a clause?

While she is away, someone will take her place

Phrase Clause
Is the highlighted part of the
sentence a phrase or a clause?

When the sun went down, the air became cool.

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Is the highlighted part of the
sentence a phrase or a clause?

The men who moved the box were careless.

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Types of sentences

Simple and compound


sentences
Getting Started
What is a simple sentence?
A simple sentence is a group of words that expresses one complete thought.
Every simple sentence must contain a subject and a verb.
They can also be called a main or independent clause.

Can you spot the subjects and verbs in these simple sentences?

subject Ewan likes ice cream. verb

subject Sam likes yoghurt. verb


Getting Started
Both of these simple sentences make sense on their own.

Ewan likes Shamil likes


and
ice cream. yoghurt.

When we link them together with a conjunction, they form a


compound sentence.
Getting Started
There are seven conjunctions that we could use:

for and nor but or yet so

Ewan likes
ice cream. ? Sam likes
yoghurt.

Which coordinating conjunctions could we use to link these


two sentences?
What are coordinating conjunctions?
Coordinating conjunctions are the words we use to link ideas together
to make a compound sentence.

In the compound sentence below, two ideas have been combined into
one sentence with the coordinating conjunction ‘so’.

I am going on a bike ride, so I will


need to wear my new helmet.
What is FANBOYS?
FANBOYS is an acronym used to help us remember the seven
coordinating conjunctions used in the English language.

It stands for:
For
The word ‘for’ is used to explain a reason or
purpose. It can be used in a similar way to
‘because’.

e.g. I think we will need to stay


inside during lunch time today, for
it is raining heavily outside.
And
The word ‘and’ is used to show and link
additional ideas into one sentence.

e.g. We are going on a holiday to


visit my grandparents and to go
snorkelling on the reef!
Nor
We can use ‘nor’ to offer an alternative negative
idea to another negative idea.

e.g. I would rather not have to play


basketball, nor do I want to play
football.
But
The conjunction ‘but’ is used to show contrast
or to compare ideas.

e.g. The ferris wheel was pretty fun,


but the roller coaster was my
favourite!
Or
We use the word ‘or’ to present a choice or
alternative idea.

e.g. You can finish the leftover pasta for lunch, or


you can make a toasted sandwich..
Yet
The word ‘yet’ is used to link a different or
contrasting idea to the first idea in the sentence.
It can be used in a similar way to ‘but’.

e.g. I always buy the large pack of


bobby pins, yet I can never find
one when I need it!
So
We use ‘so’ in compound sentences to help
highlight a consequence or result.

e.g. I am allergic to peanuts, so I


need to be very careful when I eat
out.
Next Steps
for and nor but or yet so

It was time for


maths. ? My pencil
broke.

Which conjunctions could be used to link these two simple sentences to


create a compound sentence?
Next Steps
for and nor but or yet so

Millie had lots


of friends.
? He was a
friendly boy.

Which coordinating conjunctions


could be used to link these two
sentences to create a compound
sentence?
Next Steps
for and nor but or yet so

Sally practised She got full


her spelling
words. ? marks in
the test.

Which conjunctions could we use to link these two


sentences to create a compound sentence?
Next Steps
for and nor but or yet so

You can choose You can choose


chocolate ice
cream. ? strawberry
ice cream.

Which conjunctions could we use to link


these two sentences to create a compound
sentence?
Next Steps
for and nor but or yet so

You can’t jump


You can go
swimming. ? in the pool.

Which conjunctions could we use to link these two sentences to create a


compound sentence?
Next Steps
for and nor but or yet so

Ryan didn’t want


to be late. ? He hurried
to school.

Which conjunctions could we use to link these two


sentences to create a compound sentence?
Compound Sentence Hunt
Can you spot the compound sentences in this text?

Which conjunctions have been used?

It was a hot, sunny day and the park was very busy.
Izaac played on the swings but he didn’t go on the slide. It was
too scary. It was soon dinner time so Dad got out their picnic.
Izaac could have ham sandwiches or he could have cheese
sandwiches.
simple and compound

1. The sun shines brightly.


2. The dog barked, and the cat meowed.
3. I wanted to go outside, but it started raining.
4. She ran to the store.
5. John likes pizza.
6. Sarah studied hard, so she aced the test.
7. We can go to the park, or we can stay home.
8. He enjoys playing basketball, yet he prefers soccer.
9. The cat sleeps peacefully.
10.The book is on the table.
Practise Your Skills
Now, it’s your turn. How could you add a conjunction and another simple
sentence to create a compound sentence?

My bed for or
was very
comfortable.
and
nor
but
yet
so ?
Practise Your Skills
How could you add a conjunction and another simple sentence to create a
compound sentence?

for or
I love to eat
lollies.
and
nor
but
yet
so ?
Practise Your Skills
How could you add a conjunction and another simple sentence to create a
compound sentence?

for or
I played in the
rain.
and
nor
but
yet
so ?
Practise Your Skills
How could you add a coordinating conjunction and another
main/independent clause to create a compound sentence?

There was a for or


loud bang.
and
nor
but
yet
so ?
Quick Quiz: Question 1
Can you find the conjunctions in these compound sentences?

a) Freya was carrying a drink but she suddenly dropped it.

b) Omar was a fantastic chess player for he played every day.

c) Nico dreamed of being a musician so he had guitar lessons.


Quick Quiz: Question 2
Can you remember all of the conjunctions that you can use to make
coordinating conjunctions?

for and nor but or yet so


Add simple sentences on each wing of a
butterfly. Then the FANBOYS

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