Conjunctions
What does FANBOYS stand for?
For, And, Nor, But Or, Yet, So
What is the formula for a simple sentence?
Independent Clause
She stayed home because she wasn’t feeling well.
Complex
The cat slept on the couch.
Simple
What does SWABI stand for?
Since, When, After, Because, If
What is the formula for a compound sentence?
IC + FANBOYS + IC
I left because it was late, and she stayed.
Compound-Complex
I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.
Compound
List three other subordinating conjunctions other than those used in SWABI.
Answers will vary.
What is the formula for a complex sentence?
IC + SWABI + DC
The tall girl with the red backpack walked slowly through the crowded hallway before stopping at her locker to grab her books for the next class.
Simple
If it keeps raining, we will cancel the picnic, and the kids will stay indoors.
Compound-Complex
What conjunction has the same use as the word 'because'?
For
What is the formula for a compound-complex sentence?
IC + FANBOYS + IC + SWABI + DC
I wanted to go for a hike in the mountains, and my friends agreed it would be a great way to spend the day, so we packed our gear, grabbed some snacks, and headed out early in the morning.
Compound
Although the sky was dark and stormy, the children continued playing outside because they didn't notice the clouds gathering above them.
Complex