📘 Period 6 – Compound Sentences

🎯 Learning Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

1. Define a compound sentence.

2. Identify independent clauses joined by coordinating conjunctions.

3. Write grammatically correct compound sentences.

4. Differentiate compound sentences from simple and complex sentences.

5. Practice speaking and writing compound sentences fluently.

📖 Introduction: What is a Compound Sentence? (10–12 minutes)

A compound sentence is formed when two or more independent clauses are joined by coordinating conjunctions.

Key Features:

• Contains two or more complete thoughts.

• Clauses can stand alone as simple sentences.

• Joined using FANBOYS: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So

Examples:

• I went to the market, and I bought some fruits.

• She studies hard, but she also enjoys her hobbies.

• We can go to the park, or we can stay at home.

Importance in Communication:

• Makes writing more interesting and fluid.

• Expresses related ideas in one sentence.

• Used in stories, essays, and letters to improve readability.

🔎 Structure and Formation of Compound Sentences (10 minutes)

1. Using Coordinating Conjunctions

• Examples:

  • I like tea, and he likes coffee.

  • She is tired, but she finished her homework.

  • We went to the market, so we could buy vegetables.

2. Without Comma (short clauses)

• If clauses are short, a comma is optional:

  • I came and I saw.

  • He laughed but he didn’t speak.

✅ Examples of Compound Sentences (30 examples)

Using “And” (1–10):

1. I bought apples, and I bought oranges.

2. She reads books, and she writes stories.

3. We cleaned the room, and we arranged the books.

4. He sings, and he dances well.

5. I study English, and I study mathematics.

6. The sun rose, and the birds started singing.

7. She washed the dishes, and she dried them.

8. I like tea, and I like coffee.

9. He plays cricket, and he plays football.

10. We went to the park, and we enjoyed the picnic.

Using “But” (11–20):
11. I wanted to go, but I was too tired.
12. She is kind, but she can be strict sometimes.
13. I like ice cream, but I don’t eat it often.
14. He studied hard, but he failed the test.
15. We planned a trip, but it rained.
16. She tried to help, but I refused.
17. I wanted to speak, but he interrupted me.
18. He is rich, but he is not happy.
19. I love swimming, but I hate diving.
20. She called me, but I didn’t answer.

Using “Or, So, Yet, For, Nor” (21–30):
21. Do you want tea, or do you want coffee?
22. He was tired, so he went to bed early.
23. She is young, yet she is very responsible.
24. I was hungry, for I hadn’t eaten lunch.
25. He neither called, nor sent a message.
26. We can watch a movie, or we can play a game.
27. She missed the bus, so she took a taxi.
28. He is poor, yet he is generous.
29. I forgot my notebook, for I was in a hurry.
30. She did not study, nor did she complete the assignment.

🗣 Speaking Practice – Mini Activities (10 minutes)

Activity 1 – FANBOYS Drill:

• Teacher gives two simple sentences; students combine them using the correct conjunction.

  • Example: “I went to the market. I bought rice.” → “I went to the market, and I bought rice.”

Activity 2 – Pair Practice:

• Students take turns giving two ideas, partner combines them into a compound sentence.

  • Ideas: “He is smart. He is lazy.” → “He is smart, but he is lazy.”

Activity 3 – Story Building:

• In small groups, students write a short story of 5–6 sentences, ensuring at least 3 compound sentences.

📝 Class Exercises (10–15 minutes)

Task 1 – Identify Compound Sentences

Which of the following are compound sentences?

1. I went to school.

2. I went to school, and I met my friend.

3. She is reading a book.

4. He plays football, but he doesn’t like cricket.

5. Birds are singing.
   (Answer: 2, 4)

Task 2 – Combine Sentences Using Conjunctions

Combine each pair into a compound sentence using and, but, or, so, yet:

1. I am tired. I want to go out.

2. She sings well. She is nervous.

3. We can walk. We can take a bus.

4. He is poor. He is kind.

5. I forgot my homework. I explained to the teacher.

Task 3 – Speaking Practice

• Each student speaks 3 compound sentences about their daily routine using different conjunctions.

📚 Board Work for Teacher

1. Definition of compound sentence.

2. Write FANBOYS and explain function of each conjunction.

3. Show examples of compound sentences with comma placement.

4. Demonstrate difference between simple and compound sentences.

5. Encourage students to create their own compound sentences on board.

📘 Homework

1. Write 10 compound sentences using “and.”

2. Write 5 compound sentences using “but.”

3. Write 5 compound sentences using “or, so, yet, for, nor.”

4. Identify compound sentences in storybooks or newspapers.

5. Practice speaking all 20 sentences aloud with a partner.

✅ Recap (5 minutes)

• Compound sentences join two or more independent clauses.

• Use FANBOYS to connect clauses.

• Can express related ideas, contrast, choices, cause-effect.

• Regular writing and speaking practice improves fluency and clarity.