Fanboys in Compound Sentences

What is the purpose of using fanboys in compound sentences?

• To join two independent clauses together.

• To separate two independent clauses.

• To add emphasis to a sentence.

• To create a complex sentence structure.

Which conjunction is used to show addition in compound sentences?

• but

• and

• or

• because

Complete the sentence: I like to play soccer, _______ my brother prefers basketball.

• and

• but

• so

• however

True or False: Fanboys can be used to join more than two independent clauses in a compound sentence.

• False

• Sometimes

• Only in formal writing

• True

Which conjunction is used to show contrast in compound sentences?

• and

• or

• so

• but

Complete the sentence: She studied hard, _______ she failed the exam.

• so

• therefore

• because

• but

True or False: Fanboys can only be used to join independent clauses in a compound sentence.

• True

• Fanboys can only be used to join dependent clauses

• Fanboys can only be used to join phrases

• False

Which conjunction is used to show cause and effect in compound sentences?

• but

• and

• because

• or

Complete the sentence: He was tired, _______ he stayed up late to finish his project.

• and

• because

• but

• so

True or False: Fanboys can be used to join dependent clauses in a compound sentence.

• Fanboys can only join phrases

• True

• Fanboys can only join independent clauses

• False