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Remember FANBOYS to help with creating compound sentences with conjunctions!

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Directions: Create a compound sentence with the simple sentences given below by connecting them with a COMMA and CONJUNCTION.

1. Dr. Martin-Smith is our principal. Ms. Higgins is our assistant principal.
2. I did my best on my project. I received a good grade.
3. I felt sick today. I went to see the doctor.
4. Today is school picture day. I wore my favorite shirt.
5. I’ve always wanted to be a dentist. I started working in a dentist’s office.
6. Monday was a holiday. We only had four days of school this week.
7. I did not complete my reading log this week. I had to sit out at recess.
8. I follow the seven habits. I am a good citizen.
9. Our class got several compliments. We get a compliment party.
10. Always do your best. You will succeed.

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Answer:

1. Dr. Martin-Smith is our principal, and Ms. Higgins is our assistant principal.

2. I did the best on my project, so I received a good grade.

3. I felt sick today, so I went to see the doctor.

4. Today is school picture day, so I wore my favorite shirt.

5. I've always wanted to be a dentist, so I started working a in dentist's office.

6. Monday was a holiday, so we only had four days of school this week.

7. I did not complete my reading log this week, so I had to sit out at recess.

8. I follow the seven habits, so I am a good citizen.

9. Our class got several compliments, so we get a compliment party.

10. Always do your best, and you will succeed.

Step-by-step explanation:

Always put a comma before adding a conjuction.

Also, compound sentences are two independent clauses joined to make one sentence.

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