Compound Sentences Using FANBOYS (Coordinating Conjunctions)

Compound Sentences Using FANBOYS (Coordinating Conjunctions)

A compound sentence joins two independent clauses (each can stand alone as a sentence) using a coordinating conjunction.

Structure:

Independent Clause + , + FANBOYS + Independent Clause

Example:

I was tired, but I finished my homework.

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🔑 FANBOYS – The 7 Coordinating Conjunctions

FANBOYS	Conjunction	Nepali Meaning	Function
F	For	किनभने / कारणले	Shows reason/cause
A	And	र	Adds information
N	Nor	न त / र पनि होइन	Adds a negative idea
B	But	तर / तथापि	Shows contrast
O	Or	वा / अथवा	Shows choice/alternative
Y	Yet	तैपनि / तर पनि	Shows unexpected contrast
S	So	त्यसैले / त्यसकारण	Shows result/consequence

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📝 Detailed Explanation with Nepali & Examples

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1. FOR – किनभने / कारणले (Reason)

Use: Introduces a reason or cause. It is similar to "because."

Nepali: यसले कारण देखाउँछ।

Examples:

English Sentence	Nepali Meaning
She stayed home, for she was sick.	उनी घरमै बसिन्, किनभने उनी बिरामी थिइन्।
He was happy, for he passed the exam.	उनी खुसी थिए, किनभने उनले परीक्षा पास गरे।
I didn't go out, for it was raining.	म बाहिर गइनँ, किनभने पानी परिरहेको थियो।

⚠️ Note: "For" as a conjunction is formal and mostly used in writing.

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2. AND – र (Addition)

Use: Adds similar or additional information.

Nepali: यसले थप जानकारी जोड्छ।

Examples:

English Sentence	Nepali Meaning
I like tea, and she likes coffee.	मलाई चिया मन पर्छ, र उनलाई कफी मन पर्छ।
He studied hard, and he passed.	उनले मेहनत गरे, र उनी पास भए।
We can go to the park, and we can play football.	हामी पार्क जान सक्छौं, र फुटबल खेल्न सक्छौं।

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3. NOR – न त / र पनि होइन (Negative Addition)

Use: Adds a second negative idea. It follows a negative clause and requires inversion (verb before subject).

Nepali: यसले अर्को नकारात्मक कुरा जोड्छ।

Examples:

English Sentence	Nepali Meaning
She doesn't like tea, nor does she like coffee.	उनलाई चिया मन पर्दैन, न त कफी मन पर्छ।
He can't sing, nor can he dance.	उनी गाउन सक्दैनन्, न त नाच्न सक्छन्।
I have never been to Japan, nor have I been to Korea.	म कहिल्यै जापान गएको छैन, न त कोरिया गएको छु।

⚠️ Note: After "nor," the auxiliary verb comes before the subject.

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4. BUT – तर / तथापि (Contrast)

Use: Shows a contrast or difference between two ideas.

Nepali: यसले विपरीत विचार देखाउँछ।

Examples:

English Sentence	Nepali Meaning
I wanted to go, but I was too tired.	म जान चाहन्थें, तर म धेरै थकित थिएँ।
She is rich, but she is not happy.	उनी धनी छिन्, तर उनी खुसी छैनिन्।
He studied hard, but he failed.	उनले मेहनत गरे, तर उनी फेल भए।

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5. OR – वा / अथवा (Choice / Alternative)

Use: Shows a choice between two options.

Nepali: यसले विकल्प वा छनोट देखाउँछ।

Examples:

English Sentence	Nepali Meaning
Would you like tea, or would you prefer coffee?	तपाईं चिया चाहनुहुन्छ, वा कफी रुचाउनुहुन्छ?
You can walk, or you can take a taxi.	तपाईं हिँड्न सक्नुहुन्छ, वा ट्याक्सी लिन सक्नुहुन्छ।
Study hard, or you will fail.	मेहनत गर्नुहोस्, वा तपाईं फेल हुनुहुनेछ।

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6. YET – तैपनि / तर पनि (Unexpected Contrast)

Use: Shows a contrast that is surprising or unexpected. Similar to "but" but stronger.

Nepali: यसले आश्चर्यजनक विपरीतता देखाउँछ।

Examples:

English Sentence	Nepali Meaning
He is old, yet he runs fast.	उनी वृद्ध छन्, तैपनि उनी छिटो दौडन्छन्।
She was tired, yet she kept working.	उनी थकित थिइन्, तैपनि उनले काम जारी राखिन्।
The task was difficult, yet he completed it.	काम गाह्रो थियो, तैपनि उनले पूरा गरे।

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7. SO – त्यसैले / त्यसकारण (Result / Consequence)

Use: Shows a result or effect of the first clause.

Nepali: यसले नतिजा वा परिणाम देखाउँछ।

Examples:

English Sentence	Nepali Meaning
It was raining, so we stayed inside.	पानी परिरहेको थियो, त्यसैले हामी भित्र बस्यौं।
She was hungry, so she ordered pizza.	उनी भोकी थिइन्, त्यसैले उनले पिज्जा अर्डर गरिन्।
He missed the bus, so he was late.	उनले बस छुटाए, त्यसैले उनी ढिलो भए।

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🧠 Quick Summary Table

FANBOYS	Nepali Meaning	Function	Example
For	किनभने	Reason	She cried, for she was sad.
And	र	Addition	I sang, and she danced.
Nor	न त	Negative addition	He can't read, nor can he write.
But	तर	Contrast	I tried, but I failed.
Or	वा	Choice	Tea or coffee?
Yet	तैपनि	Unexpected contrast	He's rich, yet unhappy.
So	त्यसैले	Result	It rained, so we stayed home.

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✍️ Practice Exercise

Combine each pair of sentences using the correct FANBOYS:

1.      She was tired. She finished her work. (contrast)

2.      It was hot. We went swimming. (result)

3.      He doesn't eat meat. He doesn't eat fish. (negative addition)

4.      You can pay cash. You can pay by card. (choice)

5.      I like music. I like dancing. (addition)

Answers:

1.      She was tired, but/yet she finished her work.

2.      It was hot, so we went swimming.

3.      He doesn't eat meat, nor does he eat fish.

4.      You can pay cash, or you can pay by card.

5.      I like music, and I like dancing.

60 New Compound Sentence Examples Using FANBOYS

These 60 new compound sentence examples use FANBOYS, organized by everyday situations so you can see how they work in real life. Each sentence includes the Nepali meaning.

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🏠 1. At Home & Daily Routine (1–10)

#	English Sentence	Nepali Meaning
1	I woke up early, and I made breakfast.	म बिहान चाँडै उठें, र मैले बिहानको खाना बनाएँ।
2	She cleaned the room, for guests were coming.	उनले कोठा सफा गरिन्, किनभने पाहुना आउँदै थिए।
3	I was sleepy, yet I finished my chores.	मलाई निद्रा लागेको थियो, तैपनि मैले घरको काम सकें।
4	The milk was spoiled, so I threw it away.	दूध बिग्रिएको थियो, त्यसैले मैले फालिदिएँ।
5	You can watch TV, or you can read a book.	तिमी टिभी हेर्न सक्छौ, वा किताब पढ्न सक्छौ।
6	He didn't wash the dishes, nor did he sweep the floor.	उनले भाँडा माझेनन्, न त भुइँ सफा गरे।
7	I wanted to rest, but my mother called me.	म आराम गर्न चाहन्थें, तर आमाले बोलाउनुभयो।
8	The power went out, so we lit candles.	बिजुली गयो, त्यसैले हामीले मैनबत्ती बाल्यौं।
9	She cooked dinner, and I set the table.	उनले बेलुकाको खाना पकाइन्, र मैले टेबल मिलाएँ।
10	It was late, for the clock struck midnight.	ढिलो भइसकेको थियो, किनभने घडीले मध्यरात बजायो।

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🎓 2. At School & Study (11–20)

#	English Sentence	Nepali Meaning
11	I studied hard, so I passed the exam.	मैले मेहनत गरें, त्यसैले परीक्षा पास गरें।
12	She was absent, for she was sick.	उनी अनुपस्थित थिइन्, किनभने उनी बिरामी थिइन्।
13	He didn't do his homework, nor did he bring his book.	उनले गृहकार्य गरेनन्, न त किताब ल्याए।
14	You can submit it today, or you can submit it tomorrow.	तिमी आज बुझाउन सक्छौ, वा भोलि बुझाउन सक्छौ।
15	The lesson was difficult, yet I understood it.	पाठ गाह्रो थियो, तैपनि मैले बुझें।
16	I wanted to ask a question, but the bell rang.	म प्रश्न सोध्न चाहन्थें, तर घण्टी बज्यो।
17	She took notes, and she recorded the lecture.	उनले नोट लिइन्, र लेक्चर रेकर्ड गरिन्।
18	I forgot my pen, so I borrowed one from a friend.	मैले कलम बिर्सें, त्यसैले साथीबाट उधारो लिएँ।
19	He is intelligent, but he is lazy.	उनी बुद्धिमान् छन्, तर अल्छी छन्।
20	Study regularly, or you will fall behind.	नियमित पढ, वा तिमी पछि पर्नेछौ।

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💼 3. At Work & Office (21–30)

#	English Sentence	Nepali Meaning
21	I finished the report, and I sent it to my boss.	मैले रिपोर्ट सकें, र मालिकलाई पठाएँ।
22	She was late, for the traffic was terrible.	उनी ढिलो भइन्, किनभने ट्राफिक नराम्रो थियो।
23	He didn't attend the meeting, nor did he inform anyone.	उनी बैठकमा आएनन्, न त कसैलाई जानकारी दिए।
24	You can work from home, or you can come to the office.	तपाईं घरबाट काम गर्न सक्नुहुन्छ, वा अफिस आउन सक्नुहुन्छ।
25	The deadline was tight, yet we completed the project.	समयसीमा कडा थियो, तैपनि हामीले परियोजना पूरा गर्यौं।
26	I wanted a raise, but the company had no budget.	मलाई तलब बढाउन चाहन्थें, तर कम्पनीसँग बजेट थिएन।
27	She trained the new staff, and she wrote the manual.	उनले नयाँ कर्मचारीलाई तालिम दिइन्, र म्यानुअल लेखिन्।
28	The computer crashed, so I lost my work.	कम्प्युटर बिग्रियो, त्यसैले मेरो काम हरायो।
29	He is experienced, but he lacks confidence.	उनी अनुभवी छन्, तर आत्मविश्वासको कमी छ।
30	Apply now, or you will miss the opportunity.	अहिले आवेदन दिनुहोस्, वा अवसर गुमाउनुहुनेछ।

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🛒 4. Shopping & Money (31–40)

#	English Sentence	Nepali Meaning
31	The shirt was expensive, so I didn't buy it.	सर्ट महँगो थियो, त्यसैले मैले किनिनँ।
32	She bought vegetables, and she bought fruits.	उनले तरकारी किनिन्, र फलफूल पनि किनिन्।
33	I didn't have cash, nor did I have a card.	मसँग नगद थिएन, न त कार्ड थियो।
34	You can pay in cash, or you can use mobile banking.	तपाईं नगदमा तिर्न सक्नुहुन्छ, वा मोबाइल बैंकिङ प्रयोग गर्न सक्नुहुन्छ।
35	The shoes were nice, yet they were too small.	जुत्ता राम्रो थियो, तैपनि धेरै सानो थियो।
36	I wanted the red one, but it was out of stock.	मलाई रातो चाहिएको थियो, तर स्टक सकिएको थियो।
37	He compared the prices, and he chose the cheapest.	उनले मूल्य तुलना गरे, र सबैभन्दा सस्तो रोजे।
38	The market was crowded, so we left early.	बजार भीडभाड थियो, त्यसैले हामी चाँडै निस्कियौं।
39	She is careful with money, for she saves every month.	उनी पैसामा सतर्क छिन्, किनभने उनी हरेक महिना बचत गर्छिन्।
40	Buy it now, or the price will go up.	अहिले किन्नुहोस्, वा मूल्य बढ्नेछ।

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🍽️ 5. Food & Restaurant (41–50)

#	English Sentence	Nepali Meaning
41	I ordered noodles, and she ordered rice.	मैले चाउचाउ अर्डर गरें, र उनले भात अर्डर गरिन्।
42	The food was spicy, so I drank water.	खाना पिरो थियो, त्यसैले मैले पानी पिएँ।
43	He didn't like the soup, nor did he eat the salad.	उनलाई सुप मन परेन, न त सलाद खाए।
44	You can have tea, or you can have coffee.	तपाईं चिया लिन सक्नुहुन्छ, वा कफी लिन सक्नुहुन्छ।
45	The restaurant was full, yet we got a table.	रेस्टुरेन्ट भरिएको थियो, तैपनि हामीले टेबल पायौं।
46	I wanted dessert, but I was too full.	मलाई मिठाई चाहिएको थियो, तर म धेरै भरिएको थिएँ।
47	She cooked rice, and she made curry.	उनले भात पकाइन्, र तरकारी बनाइन्।
48	The bill was high, so we split it.	बिल धेरै थियो, त्यसैले हामीले बाँड्यौं।
49	He is a vegetarian, for he avoids meat.	उनी शाकाहारी छन्, किनभने उनी मासु खाँदैनन्।
50	Finish your food, or you won't get dessert.	खाना सक, वा मिठाई पाउँदैनौ।

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✈️ 6. Travel & Transport (51–60)

#	English Sentence	Nepali Meaning
51	We booked the tickets, and we packed our bags.	हामीले टिकट बुक गर्यौं, र झोला प्याक गर्यौं।
52	The flight was delayed, for the weather was bad.	उडान ढिलो भयो, किनभने मौसम नराम्रो थियो।
53	He didn't take a taxi, nor did he take the bus.	उनले ट्याक्सी लिएनन्, न त बस लिए।
54	You can go by train, or you can fly.	तपाईं रेलमा जान सक्नुहुन्छ, वा हवाईजहाजमा जान सक्नुहुन्छ।
55	The hotel was cheap, yet it was very clean.	होटल सस्तो थियो, तैपनि धेरै सफा थियो।
56	I wanted a window seat, but they were all taken.	मलाई झ्यालको सिट चाहिएको थियो, तर सबै भरिएका थिए।
57	She checked the map, and she found the route.	उनले नक्सा हेरिन्, र बाटो भेट्टाइन्।
58	We missed the bus, so we walked home.	हामीले बस छुटायौं, त्यसैले हामी हिँडेर घर गयौं।
59	He travels often, for his job requires it.	उनी धेरै यात्रा गर्छन्, किनभने उनको कामले त्यो माग गर्छ।
60	Leave early, or you will miss the flight.	चाँडै निस्कनुहोस्, वा उडान छुट्नेछ।

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🧠 Quick Revision Table

FANBOYS	Nepali	Situation Examples
For	किनभने	Reason (guests coming, sick, job requires)
And	र	Addition (cooked & set table, booked & packed)
Nor	न त	Negative addition (didn't wash nor sweep)
But	तर	Contrast (wanted to rest but called)
Or	वा	Choice (tea or coffee, cash or card)
Yet	तैपनि	Unexpected (difficult yet understood)
So	त्यसैले	Result (rained so stayed inside)

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✍️ Mini Practice (Write Your Own)

Try combining these using FANBOYS:

1.      I was hungry. I made a sandwich. (result)

2.      She can sing. She can dance. (addition)

3.      He didn't call. He didn't message. (negative addition)

4.      We can eat now. We can eat later. (choice)

5.      It was cold. I wore a jacket. (result)

6.      She is young. She is very wise. (unexpected contrast)

7.      I wanted to help. I didn't know how. (contrast)

Suggested Answers:

1.      I was hungry, so I made a sandwich.

2.      She can sing, and she can dance.

3.      He didn't call, nor did he message.

4.      We can eat now, or we can eat later.

5.      It was cold, so I wore a jacket.

6.      She is young, yet she is very wise.

7.      I wanted to help, but I didn't know how.