Compound Sentences: Find the coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS).
What is the coordinating conjunction in this sentence?
I wanted to go to the game, but I had too much homework.
BUT
Where does the comma go?
My dog is brown and he loves to play outside.
My dog is brown, and he loves to play outside.
We use commas and a coordinating conjunction to join two complete sentences (compound).
Where does the comma go?
After basketball practice is over I have to study for my math test.
After basketball practice is over, I have to study for my math test.
Does this sentence need a comma?
After school is out I have basketball practice.
Yes.
After school is out, I have basketball practice.
What is the subordinating conjunction?
As the snow fell, the children played outside.
AS
What is the coordinating conjunction?
Mariah called me to help her with math, and I was able to help her understand the problem.
AND
Where does the comma go?
Ms. Linda’s car is brown and it can go very fast.
Ms. Linda’s car is brown, and it can go very fast.
Where does the comma go?
When I get home I am going to ride my bike.
When I get home, I am going to ride my bike.
Does this sentence need a comma?
I need to finish my homework before I go to bed.
No.
When the dependent clause is at the end of the sentence, no comma is needed.
What is the subordinating conjunction?
If I can go to the store today, I want to see if they have the new game in stock.
IF
What is the coordinating conjunction?
Is Annie going to the store, or do I need to go?
OR
Where does the comma go?
I go to Ridgecrest Elementary School and I am in the fifth grade.
I go to Ridgecrest Elementary School, and I am in the fifth grade.
Where does the comma go?
Because Jad sold the most cookies he won the prize.
Because Jad sold the most cookies, he won the prize.
Does this sentence need a comma?
As soon as this class is over I have another class to attend.
Yes.
As soon as this class is over, I have another class to attend.
What is the subordinating conjunction?
The chef cleaned the kitchen before he prepared the meal.
BEFORE
What is the coordinating conjunction?
Linda can't drive, so she had to get a ride to the store.
SO
Where does the comma go?
I love to snowboard but I am not very good.
I love to snowboard, but I am not very good.
Where does the comma go?
Since Tala started going to bed earlier she has not been late to school.
Since Tala started going to bed earlier, she has not been late to school.
Does this sentence need a comma?
I missed all of the previews because I was late for the movie.
No. The dependent clause is last, so no comma is needed.
I missed all of the previews because I was late for the movie.
What is the subordinating conjunction?
Joe has to take the quiz after he finishes eating his lunch.
AFTER
What are the coordinating conjunctions?
Andrew can't sing, nor can he dance, yet somehow he is in a musical.
NOR, YET
Where does the comma go?
I want to go to the pool but it is too cold.
I want to go to the pool, but it is too cold.
Where does the comma go?
When Cynthia got home from work we surprised her with flowers for her birthday.
When Cynthia got home from work, we surprised her with flowers for her birthday.
Does this sentence need a comma?
If I can go I will.
Yes.
If I can go, I will.
What is the subordinating conjunction?
Joy helped her teacher clean up the classroom when the bell rang.
WHEN