Day 12 Compound Sentences with FANBOYS Conjunctions
A complete, detailed guide to Compound
Sentences with FANBOYS Conjunctions, including Nepali meanings, uses, tips,
and 5 clear examples for each conjunction in both English and Nepali.
What
is a Compound Sentence? (संयुक्त वाक्य भनेको के हो?)
A compound sentence is made
up of two independent clauses (two complete sentences that can stand
alone) joined together by a comma (,) + a FANBOYS conjunction.
- Independent Clause 1
+ , + FANBOYS + Independent Clause 2.
- Example:
I wanted to go out, but I was too tired.
(म बाहिर जान चाहन्थें, तर म धेरै थाकेको थिएँ।)
What
is FANBOYS? (FANBOYS भनेको के हो?)
FANBOYS is an acronym for the 7 coordinating conjunctions in
English:
|
Letter |
Conjunction |
Nepali
Meaning |
|
F |
For |
किनभने (कारण
बताउन) |
|
A |
And |
र
/ अनि
(जोड्न) |
|
N |
Nor |
र...पनि होइन (नकारात्मक विकल्प) |
|
B |
But |
तर
/ तापनि (विरोधाभास) |
|
O |
Or |
वा
/ अथवा
(विकल्प) |
|
Y |
Yet |
तैपनि / यद्यपि (अचम्म/विरोधाभास) |
|
S |
So |
त्यसैले / यसकारण (परिणाम) |
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Important Grammar Tips (महत्त्वपूर्ण सुझावहरू)
1.
Comma
Rule: Always put a comma (,) BEFORE
the FANBOYS conjunction when joining two full sentences.
o
✅ I like tea, but she
likes coffee.
o
❌ I like tea but she likes
coffee. (Comma is missing in formal writing)
2.
Two
Complete Sentences: Both sides of FANBOYS must be able
to stand alone as a complete sentence (Subject + Verb).
o
✅ He ran fast, so he won
the race. (Both have subjects & verbs)
o
❌ He ran fast, so won the
race. (Second part is incomplete)
3.
'For' vs
'Because': 'For' means the same as 'because'
but it is more formal and generally comes in the middle of a compound
sentence.
o
✅ He was tired, for he had
worked all day.
4.
'Nor'
Special Rule: 'Nor' is used with negative
ideas. When you use 'nor' to introduce a second negative independent clause,
the second clause normally has inverted word order.
o
✅ She did not call, nor
did she text.
(Notice: did she – inverted)
5.
'Yet' vs
'But': Both show contrast. 'But' is
a simple contrast (तर).
'Yet' shows a surprising contrast (तैपनि / यद्यपि).
'Yet' is often stronger.
o
He is
rich, but he is unhappy.
(Normal contrast)
o
He is
rich, yet he is unhappy.
(Surprising contrast)
Detailed Breakdown with 5 Examples Each
1.
FOR (किनभने / कारण)
Use: To give a reason or explanation for the first
clause. It is similar to 'because' but more formal.
|
Type |
English |
Nepali |
|
Example 1 |
I stayed home, for it was
raining heavily. |
म
घरमै
बसेँ,
किनभने पानी
धेरै
परिरहेको थियो। |
|
Example 2 |
She must be sleeping, for
her lights are off. |
उनी
सुतिरहेको हुनुपर्छ, किनभने उनको
बत्ती बन्द
छ। |
|
Example 3 |
We cancelled the trip, for
the weather was terrible. |
हामीले यात्रा रद्द
गर्यौं, किनभने मौसम
खराब
थियो। |
|
Example 4 |
He took a taxi, for he was
running late. |
उसले
ट्याक्सी चढ्यो, किनभने ऊ
ढिलो
गर्दै थियो। |
|
Example 5 |
I respect him, for he
always speaks the truth. |
म
उसलाई सम्मान गर्छु, किनभने ऊ
सधैं
सत्य
बोल्छ। |
2.
AND (र / अनि / तथा)
Use: To add one similar idea to another, or to show a
sequence of events.
|
Type |
English |
Nepali |
|
Example 1 |
I bought milk, and I bought
bread. |
मैले
दूध
किनें, र मैले
रोटी
किनें। |
|
Example 2 |
She studied hard, and she
passed the exam. |
उनले
धेरै
मेहनत गरिन्, र उनी
परीक्षामा पास
भइन्। |
|
Example 3 |
We went to the park, and we
played football. |
हामी
पार्क गयौं,
र हामीले फुटबल खेल्यौं। |
|
Example 4 |
He opened the door, and he
saw a strange man. |
उसले
ढोका
खोल्यो, र उसले
एक
अनौठो मानिस देख्यो। |
|
Example 5 |
I will call you, and I will
send you the details. |
म
तिमीलाई फोन
गर्छु, र म
तिमीलाई विवरण पठाउँछु। |
3.
NOR (र...पनि होइन / न त)
Use: To add a negative alternative to another negative
idea. Remember: inverted structure is normally used after 'nor' when it
introduces a full clause.
|
Type |
English |
Nepali |
|
Example 1 |
He did not come to the party, nor
did he call. |
ऊ
पार्टीमा आएन,
र फोन
पनि गरेन। |
|
Example 2 |
She doesn't like coffee, nor
does she like tea. |
उनलाई कफी
मन
पर्दैन, र चिया
पनि मन
पर्दैन। |
|
Example 3 |
I can't speak French, nor can
I speak Spanish. |
म
फ्रेन्च बोल्न सक्दिन, र स्पेनिश पनि बोल्न सक्दिन। |
|
Example 4 |
They haven't eaten, nor
have they slept. |
उनीहरूले खाएका छैनन्, र सुतेका पनि छैनन्। |
|
Example 5 |
My brother never lies, nor
does he cheat anyone. |
मेरो
दाइ
कहिल्यै झूट
बोल्दैन, र कसैलाई पनि ठग्दैन। |
4.
BUT (तर / तापनि)
Use: To show a direct contrast or opposite idea between
two clauses.
|
Type |
English |
Nepali |
|
Example 1 |
I wanted to buy a car, but
I didn't have enough money. |
म
गाडी
किन्न चाहन्थें, तर मसँग
पर्याप्त पैसा
थिएन। |
|
Example 2 |
She is very beautiful, but
she is not kind. |
उनी
धेरै
सुन्दर छिन्,
तर उनी
दयालु छैनिन्। |
|
Example 3 |
He studied all night, but
he still failed the test. |
उसले
रातभरि पढ्यो, तर पनि
उसले
परीक्षा फेल
गर्यो। |
|
Example 4 |
The food was expensive, but
it was delicious. |
खाना
महँगो थियो,
तर स्वादिष्ट थियो। |
|
Example 5 |
I called her many times, but
she didn't answer. |
मैले
उनलाई धेरै
पटक
फोन
गरें,
तर उनले
जवाफ
दिइनन्। |
5.
OR (वा / अथवा / कि)
Use: To show a choice or alternative between two
possibilities.
|
Type |
English |
Nepali |
|
Example 1 |
You can have tea, or you
can have coffee. |
तिमी
चिया
लिन
सक्छौ, वा कफी
लिन
सक्छौ। |
|
Example 2 |
We must hurry, or we will
miss the bus. |
हामीले छिटो
गर्नुपर्छ, नत्र हामी
बस
छुटाउँछौं। |
|
Example 3 |
Should I wear the red dress, or
should I wear the blue one? |
के
मैले
रातो
ड्रेस लगाउनु, वा निलो
लगाउनु? |
|
Example 4 |
Study hard, or you will
regret it later. |
राम्ररी पढ,
नत्र पछि
पछुताउनेछौ। |
|
Example 5 |
Is he coming today, or is
he coming tomorrow? |
ऊ
आज
आउँदैछ, कि भोलि
आउँदैछ? |
6.
YET (तैपनि / यद्यपि / अझै)
Use: To show a surprising or unexpected contrast. It is
often stronger than 'but'. The result is opposite to what you would logically
expect.
|
Type |
English |
Nepali |
|
Example 1 |
He worked hard all year, yet
he didn't get a promotion. |
उसले
वर्षभरि मेहनत गर्यो, तैपनि उसले
बढुवा पाएन। |
|
Example 2 |
She is very old, yet she
runs every morning. |
उनी
धेरै
बूढी
छिन्,
तैपनि उनी
हरेक
बिहान दौडिन्छिन्। |
|
Example 3 |
It was sunny, yet the
weather was cold. |
घाम
लागेको थियो,
तैपनि मौसम
चिसो
थियो। |
|
Example 4 |
He has a lot of money, yet
he lives in a small house. |
उसँग
धेरै
पैसा
छ,
तैपनि ऊ
सानो
घरमा
बस्छ। |
|
Example 5 |
I apologized many times, yet
she is still angry. |
मैले
धेरै
पटक
माफी
मागें, तैपनि उनी
अझै
रिसाएकी छिन्। |
7.
SO (त्यसैले / यसकारण / त)
Use: To show a result or consequence of the first
clause. It expresses cause and effect.
|
Type |
English |
Nepali |
|
Example 1 |
I was tired, so I went to
bed early. |
म
थाकेको थिएँ,
त्यसैले म
चाँडै सुत्न गएँ। |
|
Example 2 |
It started raining, so we
opened our umbrellas. |
पानी
पर्न
थाल्यो, त्यसैले हामीले छाता
खोल्यौं। |
|
Example 3 |
She didn't study, so she
failed the exam. |
उनले
पढिनन्, त्यसैले उनी
परीक्षामा फेल
भइन्। |
|
Example 4 |
He was hungry, so he made a
sandwich. |
ऊ
भोको
थियो,
त्यसैले उसले
स्यान्डविच बनायो। |
|
Example 5 |
The traffic was terrible, so
we arrived very late. |
ट्राफिक नराम्रो थियो,
त्यसैले हामी
धेरै
ढिलो
पुग्यौं। |
📝 Quick Comparison: BUT vs YET
|
Conjunction |
Meaning |
Emphasis |
|
But |
तर |
Simple, direct opposite. |
|
Yet |
तैपनि / अझै |
Surprising contrast (छक्क पार्ने विपरीतता) |
- He is poor, but he is happy.
(सामान्य तुलना) - He is poor, yet he donates money to others.
(अचम्म – गरिब भएर पनि दान दिन्छ, surprising!)
📝 Quick Comparison: SO vs FOR
|
Conjunction |
Meaning |
Direction |
|
So |
त्यसैले |
Result (Cause → Result) |
|
For |
किनभने |
Reason (Statement → Explanation) |
- He was hungry, so he ate.
(भोक → खानु – Result) - He ate, for he was hungry.
(खानु → भोक – Reason given in second part)
❌ Common Mistakes to Avoid (सामान्य गल्तीहरू)
1.
Using a comma with 'so' when it means 'very' (intensifier)
- ❌ It was so, cold.
(Wrong – 'so' here is not a conjunction) - ✅ It was so cold.
(Correct – no comma)
2.
Starting a sentence with FANBOYS in very formal writing
- Less formal: But I didn't go.
- More formal compound structure: I wanted to go, but
I didn't go.
Note: Starting a sentence with And, But, Or, So, Yet, etc.
is not automatically grammatically wrong. It is common in modern English, but
in formal school or exam writing, using them to connect clauses within a
sentence may be preferred.
3.
Forgetting the second subject
- I went home and slept. ✅
This is grammatically correct because one subject I controls both verbs: went and slept. However, it is a simple sentence with a compound predicate, not a compound sentence. - ✅ I went home, and I slept.
This is a compound sentence because both sides contain independent clauses: - I went home.
- I slept.
4.
Using 'nor' without inversion
- ❌ He doesn't smoke, nor he drinks.
- ✅ He doesn't smoke, nor does he drink.
Inversion pattern:
nor + auxiliary/modal + subject +
main verb
Examples:
- nor does he drink
- nor did she call
- nor can I swim
- nor has he arrived
- nor will they come
⭐ Easy Trick to Remember FANBOYS
F – For → Reason
A – And → Addition
N – Nor → Negative addition
B – But → Contrast
O – Or → Choice
Y – Yet → Surprising contrast
S – So → Result
Formula:
Independent Clause + , + FANBOYS +
Independent Clause
Example:
Ram was tired, but he continued
working.
- Independent Clause 1: Ram was tired.
- FANBOYS: but
- Independent Clause 2: He continued working.
Nepali: राम
थाकेको
थियो,
तर
उसले
काम
गरिरह्यो।
FANBOYS Practice: 50 Compound Sentence Examples
- Set 1 (Questions 1–20): Mixed FANBOYS (all 7 conjunctions) – Fill in the
blanks with the correct conjunction.
- Set 2 (Questions 21–40): Complete sentences – Examples showing daily life
situations.
SET
1: FILL IN THE BLANKS (Questions 1–20)
Instructions: Choose the correct FANBOYS conjunction from the brackets to
complete the compound sentence.
1.
I was very hungry, ______ I ate two
plates of rice. (but / so / for)
2.
She wanted to go to the party,
______ she was too tired. (or / but / so)
3.
He doesn't speak English, ______
does he understand it. (nor / or / but)
4.
You should wear a helmet, ______ you
will get hurt. (so / or / for)
5.
The sun was shining, ______ the air
was still cold. (so / yet / for)
6.
We stayed indoors, ______ it was
raining heavily outside. (so / but / for)
7.
I finished my homework, ______ I
watched TV. (but / so / and)
8.
She is very rich, ______ she is not
happy. (so / but / yet)
9.
He didn't study at all, ______ he
failed the test. (for / so / but)
10. She can sing beautifully, ______ she can dance well too.
(nor / and / but)
11. I called him many times, ______ he never replied. (so / but
/ for)
12. We must leave now, ______ we will miss the flight. (or / and
/ so)
13. He is very strict, ______ he is fair to everyone. (so / but
/ yet)
14. She didn't eat anything, ______ did she drink water. (nor /
or / so)
15. I was bored, ______ I decided to go for a walk. (but / for /
so)
16. He worked day and night, ______ he could not pay his debts.
(yet / so / and)
17. You can take the bus, ______ you can take a taxi. (nor / or
/ but)
18. She loves her job, ______ she works very hard. (so / but /
for)
19. He never lies, ______ does he cheat anyone. (or / nor / but)
20. I bought some apples, ______ I bought some oranges. (but /
and / so)
Answer
Key for Set 1 (with short reasons)
|
Q.
No. |
Answer |
Reason |
|
1 |
so |
Cause (hungry) → Result (ate). |
|
2 |
but |
Contrast – wanted to go, but
couldn't because tired. |
|
3 |
nor |
Negative addition – "doesn't
speak... nor does he understand." |
|
4 |
or |
Warning/Alternative – wear helmet,
or else get hurt. |
|
5 |
yet |
Surprising contrast – sun shining,
yet cold. |
|
6 |
for |
Reason/Explanation – stayed
indoors because it was raining. |
|
7 |
and |
Adding two actions in sequence. |
|
8 |
but |
Simple contrast – rich but not
happy. |
|
9 |
so |
Cause (no study) → Result
(failed). |
|
10 |
and |
Adding similar positive abilities. |
|
11 |
but |
Contrast – called many times, but
no reply. |
|
12 |
or |
Alternative – leave now, or miss
flight. |
|
13 |
but |
Contrast – strict but fair. |
|
14 |
nor |
Negative addition – didn't eat,
nor drink. |
|
15 |
so |
Cause (bored) → Result (went for
walk). |
|
16 |
yet |
Surprising contrast – worked hard,
yet couldn't pay. |
|
17 |
or |
Choice between two options. |
|
18 |
so |
Cause (loves job) → Result (works
hard). |
|
19 |
nor |
Negative addition – never lies,
nor cheats. |
|
20 |
and |
Adding two similar items. |
SET 2: 20 COMPLETE COMPOUND SENTENCES (Daily Life
Situations)
F
– FOR (किनभने) – Questions 21–24
21. I took an umbrella, for the sky looked cloudy.
(मैले छाता लिएँ, किनभने आकाश बादली देखिन्थ्यो।)
22. She must be at home, for her car is in the garage.
(उनी घरमै हुनुपर्छ, किनभने उनको ग्यारेजमा गाडी छ।)
23. We decided to cancel the picnic, for everyone was
feeling sick.
(हामीले पिकनिक रद्द गर्ने निर्णय गर्यौं, किनभने सबैलाई बिरामी लागिरहेको थियो।)
24. He apologised immediately, for he knew he had made a
mistake.
(उसले तुरुन्तै माफी माग्यो, किनभने उसलाई थाहा थियो कि उसले गल्ती गर्यो।)
A
– AND (र) – Questions 25–28
25. The children played in the garden, and the adults
chatted inside.
(बच्चाहरू बगैंचामा खेले, र ठूलाहरू भित्र कुरा गरे।)
26. I need to buy milk, and I also need to buy eggs.
(मलाई दूध किन्नु छ, र मलाई अण्डा पनि किन्नु छ।)
27. She opened the window, and a cool breeze entered the
room.
(उनले झ्याल खोलिन्, र कोठामा चिसो हावा आयो।)
28. He read the newspaper, and he drank his morning
coffee.
(उसले अखबार पढ्यो, र उसले बिहानको कफी पियो।)
N
– NOR (र...पनि होइन) – Questions 29–32
29. My mother does not like loud music, nor does she
enjoy crowded places.
(मेरी आमालाई चर्को संगीत मन पर्दैन, र भीडभाडका ठाउँ पनि मन पर्दैन।)
30. He hasn't finished his homework, nor has he started
his project.
(उसले घरको काम सकेको छैन, र प्रोजेक्ट पनि सुरु गरेको छैन।)
31. She never complains about her problems, nor does she
ask for help.
(उनी आफ्ना समस्याको बारेमा कहिल्यै गुनासो गर्दिनन्, र मद्दत पनि माग्दिनन्।)
32. They don't watch horror movies, nor do they read
scary stories.
(उनीहरू डरलाग्दो चलचित्र हेर्दैनन्, र डरलाग्दो कथा पनि पढ्दैनन्।)
B
– BUT (तर) – Questions 33–36
33. The hotel was expensive, but the service was
excellent.
(होटल महँगो थियो, तर सेवा उत्कृष्ट थियो।)
34. I wanted to buy that dress, but it was out of my
budget.
(म त्यो ड्रेस किन्न चाहन्थें, तर यो मेरो बजेटभन्दा बाहिर थियो।)
35. She works in a big company, but she is not satisfied
with her salary.
(उनी ठूलो कम्पनीमा काम गर्छिन्, तर उनी आफ्नो तलबले सन्तुष्ट छैनिन्।)
36. He ran very fast, but he still lost the race.
(उसले धेरै छिटो दौडियो, तर पनि उसले दौड हार्यो।)
O
– OR (वा/नत्र) – Questions 37–39
37. You must pay the bill today, or they will cut off
your electricity.
(तिमीले आज बिल तिर्नुपर्छ, नत्र उनीहरूले तिम्रो बिजुली काट्नेछन्।)
38. Should I cook dinner, or should we order pizza?
(के म डिनर बनाउनु, वा के हामी पिज्जा अर्डर गरौं?)
39. Take your medicine regularly, or your health will get
worse.
(आफ्नो औषधि नियमित रूपमा खाऊ, नत्र तिम्रो स्वास्थ्य झन् बिग्रनेछ।)
Y
– YET (तैपनि) – Questions 40–41
40. He had all the qualifications for the job, yet he was
not selected.
(उसँग जागिरको लागि सबै योग्यताहरू थिए, तैपनि उसको छनोट भएन।)
41. She practised for months, yet she couldn't win the
competition.
(उनले महिनौं अभ्यास गरिन्, तैपनि उनी प्रतियोगिता जित्न सकिनन्।)
S
– SO (त्यसैले) – Questions 42–44
42. The restaurant was fully booked, so we went to
another place.
(रेस्टुरेन्ट पूरै बुक भएको थियो, त्यसैले हामी अर्को ठाउँमा गयौं।)
43. She forgot her umbrella, so she got completely wet in
the rain.
(उनले आफ्नो छाता बिर्सिइन्, त्यसैले पानीमा पूरै भिजिन्।)
44. I woke up very late, so I missed my morning class.
(म धेरै ढिलो उठें, त्यसैले मेरो बिहानको क्लास छुट्यो।)
🎯 BONUS: 6 Extra Mixed Examples for Complete
Practice
45. I love eating ice cream, for it makes me happy. (कारण)
46. She woke up late, and she missed the bus. (अनि)
47. He doesn't smoke, nor does he drink alcohol. (र पनि होइन)
48. The food looked delicious, but it tasted very bland.
(तर)
49. We can go to the cinema, or we can watch a movie at
home. (वा)
50. He is only five years old, yet he can read perfectly.
(तैपनि
– surprising!)
📊 Summary of All 50 Examples (Quick Reference
Table)
|
Conjunction |
Nepali
Meaning |
Best
Example from Above |
|
For |
किनभने |
I took an umbrella, for the
sky looked cloudy. |
|
And |
र
/ अनि |
She opened the window, and
a cool breeze entered. |
|
Nor |
र...पनि होइन |
He doesn't smoke, nor does
he drink. |
|
But |
तर |
The hotel was expensive, but
the service was excellent. |
|
Or |
वा
/ नत्र |
You must pay the bill, or
they will cut electricity. |
|
Yet |
तैपनि |
He had qualifications, yet
he was not selected. |
|
So |
त्यसैले |
She forgot her umbrella, so
she got wet. |
💡 Final Master Tip for Exams
When you see a blank between two
complete sentences, ask yourself:
- Reason?
→ Use FOR
- Addition?
→ Use AND
- Negative addition?
→ Use NOR (remember inversion!)
- Contrast?
→ Use BUT
- Choice?
→ Use OR
- Surprising contrast?
→ Use YET
- Result?
→ Use SO
Easy
Formula
Independent Clause + , + FANBOYS +
Independent Clause
Example:
Ram was tired, but he continued working.
Easy
Trick to Remember FANBOYS
- F – For
→ Reason
- A – And
→ Addition
- N – Nor
→ Negative addition
- B – But
→ Contrast
- O – Or
→ Choice
- Y – Yet
→ Surprising contrast
- S – So
→ Result
50 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions on Compound Sentences
with FANBOYS
Instructions: Choose the correct conjunction to complete each compound
sentence.
SET
A: FOR & AND (Questions 1–10)
1.
I decided to stay home, ______ I was
feeling unwell.
o
A) so
o
B) but
o
C) for
o
D) yet
2.
She bought some vegetables, ______
she bought some fruits.
o
A) nor
o
B) and
o
C) but
o
D) or
3.
He must be very tired, ______ he has
been working all day.
o
A) for
o
B) so
o
C) yet
o
D) or
4.
We went to the mall, ______ we
watched a movie there.
o
A) but
o
B) for
o
C) and
o
D) nor
5.
The ground is wet, ______ it must
have rained last night.
o
A) so
o
B) for
o
C) but
o
D) yet
6.
I washed the dishes, ______ I dried
them carefully.
o
A) and
o
B) or
o
C) so
o
D) for
7.
She is very popular, ______ she
always helps others.
o
A) but
o
B) yet
o
C) for
o
D) nor
8.
He opened his wallet, ______ he
counted the money inside.
o
A) so
o
B) and
o
C) but
o
D) for
9.
We should respect our teachers,
______ they guide us in life.
o
A) for
o
B) so
o
C) yet
o
D) or
10. I will call you tomorrow, ______ I will send you an email.
o
A) nor
o
B) but
o
C) and
o
D) for
SET
B: NOR & BUT (Questions 11–20)
11. He doesn't like spicy food, ______ does he like sour food.
o
A) nor
o
B) or
o
C) but
o
D) so
12. I wanted to buy the blue shirt, ______ it was too expensive.
o
A) for
o
B) so
o
C) but
o
D) and
13. She never lies to anyone, ______ does she cheat anyone.
o
A) nor
o
B) or
o
C) yet
o
D) so
14. The food was tasty, ______ it was very oily.
o
A) and
o
B) for
o
C) but
o
D) so
15. My father doesn't watch TV, ______ does he use social media.
o
A) nor
o
B) or
o
C) but
o
D) so
16. He ran very fast, ______ he couldn't catch the bus.
o
A) for
o
B) but
o
C) so
o
D) and
17. She hasn't finished her homework, ______ has she started it.
o
A) nor
o
B) or
o
C) but
o
D) yet
18. The room was small, ______ it was very comfortable.
o
A) so
o
B) for
o
C) but
o
D) and
19. He doesn't eat meat, ______ does he eat fish.
o
A) nor
o
B) or
o
C) but
o
D) so
20. I tried my best, ______ I still failed the exam.
o
A) so
o
B) for
o
C) but
o
D) and
SET
C: OR & YET (Questions 21–30)
21. You must study hard, ______ you will fail the class.
o
A) so
o
B) or
o
C) for
o
D) yet
22. She is very old, ______ she works every day.
o
A) so
o
B) for
o
C) but
o
D) yet
23. Should we go by train, ______ should we go by bus?
o
A) nor
o
B) or
o
C) and
o
D) so
24. He had a lot of money, ______ he lived a very simple life.
o
A) yet
o
B) so
o
C) for
o
D) and
25. You can eat now, ______ you can wait for dinner.
o
A) nor
o
B) but
o
C) or
o
D) so
26. The weather was terrible, ______ we still went for a walk.
o
A) so
o
B) yet
o
C) for
o
D) and
27. Take your medicine regularly, ______ you will not recover.
o
A) or
o
B) so
o
C) for
o
D) but
28. He studied very little, ______ he scored excellent marks.
o
A) so
o
B) for
o
C) yet
o
D) and
29. Should I wear the black suit, ______ should I wear the grey
one?
o
A) nor
o
B) or
o
C) but
o
D) so
30. The knife was very sharp, ______ it didn't cut the hard
fruit.
o
A) yet
o
B) so
o
C) for
o
D) and
SET
D: SO & MIXED (Questions 31–40)
31. I was very thirsty, ______ I drank a glass of water.
o
A) but
o
B) for
o
C) so
o
D) yet
32. The traffic was terrible, ______ we arrived very late.
o
A) so
o
B) but
o
C) for
o
D) nor
33. She didn't wear a jacket, ______ she caught a cold.
o
A) so
o
B) for
o
C) but
o
D) yet
34. He missed the first train, ______ he waited for the next
one.
o
A) but
o
B) so
o
C) for
o
D) yet
35. The children were hungry, ______ their mother cooked dinner
quickly.
o
A) so
o
B) for
o
C) but
o
D) nor
36. I forgot my keys, ______ I couldn't enter the house.
o
A) but
o
B) for
o
C) so
o
D) yet
37. She was very tired, ______ she didn't stop working.
o
A) so
o
B) for
o
C) but
o
D) and
38. He lost his job, ______ he started his own business.
o
A) so
o
B) but
o
C) for
o
D) yet
39. It was getting dark, ______ we turned on the lights.
o
A) for
o
B) so
o
C) but
o
D) nor
40. I had a headache, ______ I took some medicine.
o
A) so
o
B) for
o
C) but
o
D) yet
SET
E: ALL MIXED (Questions 41–50)
41. He never eats junk food, ______ does he drink soda.
o
A) so
o
B) nor
o
C) but
o
D) or
42. She wanted to buy the saree, ______ she didn't have enough
money.
o
A) so
o
B) for
o
C) but
o
D) and
43. We can wait here, ______ we can come back later.
o
A) nor
o
B) so
o
C) but
o
D) or
44. The sun was hot, ______ the breeze was cool.
o
A) yet
o
B) so
o
C) for
o
D) nor
45. He apologized sincerely, ______ she forgave him.
o
A) but
o
B) so
o
C) for
o
D) or
46. She is not my friend, ______ is she my enemy.
o
A) nor
o
B) or
o
C) but
o
D) so
47. The room was very noisy, ______ I couldn't concentrate.
o
A) so
o
B) for
o
C) but
o
D) yet
48. He is very talented, ______ he is extremely humble.
o
A) but
o
B) so
o
C) for
o
D) yet
49. You must pay the bill now, ______ they will disconnect your
line.
o
A) so
o
B) or
o
C) for
o
D) but
50. She never raises her voice, ______ does she lose her temper.
o
A) so
o
B) nor
o
C) but
o
D) or
ANSWER KEY with Short Reasons
|
Q.
No. |
Answer |
Short
Reason (Nepali & English) |
|
1 |
C) for |
कारण – unwell भएर stay home गरेको। (Reason) |
|
2 |
B) and |
जोड – vegetables र fruits दुवै किन्यो। (Addition) |
|
3 |
A) for |
कारण – all day काम गरेकोले tired भएको। (Reason) |
|
4 |
C) and |
जोड – mall गयो र movie हेर्यो। (Sequence/Addition) |
|
5 |
B) for |
कारण – ground wet छ, त्यसैले rain भएको अनुमान। (Reason/Evidence) |
|
6 |
A) and |
जोड – dishes धोयो र सुकायो। (Addition) |
|
7 |
C) for |
कारण – always helps भएकोले popular छ। (Reason) |
|
8 |
B) and |
जोड – wallet खोल्यो र पैसा गन्यो। (Sequence) |
|
9 |
A) for |
कारण – teachers ले guide गर्ने भएकोले respect गर्नु पर्छ। (Reason) |
|
10 |
C) and |
जोड – call पनि गर्छु र email पनि पठाउँछु। (Addition) |
|
11 |
A) nor |
नकारात्मक जोड – spicy मन पर्दैन, sour पनि मन पर्दैन। (Negative addition) |
|
12 |
C) but |
विरोध – blue shirt किन्न चाह्यो, तर expensive थियो। (Contrast) |
|
13 |
A) nor |
नकारात्मक जोड – lies गर्दैन, cheat पनि गर्दैन। (Negative addition) |
|
14 |
C) but |
विरोध – tasty थियो, तर oily थियो। (Contrast) |
|
15 |
A) nor |
नकारात्मक जोड – TV हेर्दैन, social media पनि use गर्दैन। (Negative addition) |
|
16 |
B) but |
विरोध – fast दौडियो, तर bus समात्न सकेन। (Contrast) |
|
17 |
A) nor |
नकारात्मक जोड – homework सकेन, start पनि गरेन। (Negative addition) |
|
18 |
C) but |
विरोध – room सानो थियो, तर comfortable थियो। (Contrast) |
|
19 |
A) nor |
नकारात्मक जोड – meat खाँदैन, fish पनि खाँदैन। (Negative addition) |
|
20 |
C) but |
विरोध – best प्रयास गर्यो, तर fail भयो। (Contrast) |
|
21 |
B) or |
चेतावनी/विकल्प – study गर, नत्र fail हुन्छौ। (Warning/Alternative) |
|
22 |
D) yet |
अचम्मको विरोध – old भए पनि daily work गर्छिन्। (Surprising contrast) |
|
23 |
B) or |
विकल्प – train जाने कि bus जाने? (Choice) |
|
24 |
A) yet |
अचम्म – money थियो तैपनि simple life बितायो। (Surprising contrast) |
|
25 |
C) or |
विकल्प – अहिले खाने कि dinner को लागि पर्खने? (Choice) |
|
26 |
B) yet |
अचम्म – weather terrible थियो तैपनि walk गयो। (Surprising contrast) |
|
27 |
A) or |
चेतावनी – medicine खाऊ, नत्र recover हुँदैनौ। (Warning) |
|
28 |
C) yet |
अचम्म – कम पढ्यो तैपनि excellent marks आयो। (Surprising contrast) |
|
29 |
B) or |
विकल्प – black suit लगाउने कि grey? (Choice) |
|
30 |
A) yet |
अचम्म – sharp थियो तैपनि fruit काटेन। (Surprising contrast) |
|
31 |
C) so |
परिणाम – thirsty थियो, त्यसैले water पियो। (Result) |
|
32 |
A) so |
परिणाम – traffic terrible थियो, त्यसैले late पुग्यो। (Result) |
|
33 |
A) so |
परिणाम – jacket लगाइन, त्यसैले cold लाग्यो। (Result) |
|
34 |
B) so |
परिणाम – train miss गर्यो, त्यसैले अर्को पर्ख्यो। (Result) |
|
35 |
A) so |
परिणाम – children hungry थिए, त्यसैले mother ले dinner बनाइन्। (Result) |
|
36 |
C) so |
परिणाम – keys बिर्स्यो, त्यसैले घर जान सकेन। (Result) |
|
37 |
C) but |
विरोध – tired थियो, तर work गर्न रोकेन। (Contrast) |
|
38 |
A) so |
परिणाम – job गुमायो, त्यसैले business start गर्यो। (Result) |
|
39 |
B) so |
परिणाम – dark हुँदै थियो, त्यसैले lights on गर्यो। (Result) |
|
40 |
A) so |
परिणाम – headache थियो, त्यसैले medicine खायो। (Result) |
|
41 |
B) nor |
नकारात्मक जोड – junk food खाँदैन, soda पनि पिउँदैन। (Negative addition) |
|
42 |
C) but |
विरोध – saree किन्न चाहिन्, तर money थिएन। (Contrast) |
|
43 |
D) or |
विकल्प – यहाँ पर्खने कि पछि फर्किने? (Choice) |
|
44 |
A) yet |
अचम्म – sun hot थियो तैपनि breeze cool थियो। (Surprising contrast) |
|
45 |
B) so |
परिणाम – sincerely apologize गर्यो,
त्यसैले she forgave गरिन्। (Result) |
|
46 |
A) nor |
नकारात्मक जोड – friend होइन, enemy पनि होइन। (Negative addition) |
|
47 |
A) so |
परिणाम – room noisy थियो, त्यसैले concentrate गर्न सकेन। (Result) |
|
48 |
A) but |
विरोध – talented छ तर humble पनि छ। (Contrast – simple contrast) |
|
49 |
B) or |
चेतावनी – bill तिर, नत्र line काटिन्छ। (Warning/Alternative) |
|
50 |
B) nor |
नकारात्मक जोड – voice raise गर्दैन, temper पनि गुमाउँदैन। (Negative addition) |
🏆 Quick Revision Chart for Last-Minute Review
|
Conjunction |
When
to Use |
Signal
Words in Sentence |
|
For |
Reason/Explanation |
because, since, as (implied) |
|
And |
Addition/Sequence |
also, moreover, in addition |
|
Nor |
Negative Addition |
not... either, neither |
|
But |
Simple Contrast |
however, although, though |
|
Or |
Choice/Warning |
otherwise, either...or |
|
Yet |
Surprising Contrast |
nevertheless, still, despite that |
|
So |
Result/Consequence |
therefore, hence, as a result |
⚠️ Final Golden Tip for All 50 Questions
- If the second sentence explains the first → FOR
- If the second sentence adds to the first → AND
- If the first sentence is negative and second
also negative → NOR (watch for inversion!)
- If the second sentence opposes the first → BUT
- If there is a choice or warning → OR
- If the second sentence is a surprising opposite
→ YET
- If the second sentence is a result of the first
→ SO
FANBOYS
Formula
Independent Clause + , + FANBOYS +
Independent Clause
Example:
Ram was tired, but he continued working.
Easy
Trick to Remember FANBOYS
- F – For
→ Reason
- A – And
→ Addition
- N – Nor
→ Negative addition
- B – But
→ Contrast
- O – Or
→ Choice
- Y – Yet
→ Surprising contrast
- S – So
→ Result
