FANBOYS

Front

What does FANBOYS stand for in English grammar?

Back

FANBOYS is an acronym for the seven coordinating conjunctions: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a coordinating conjunction: and, but, because?

Back

Because is NOT a coordinating conjunction; it is a subordinating conjunction.

Front

Fill in the blank: The Empire State Building is in New York __________ London.

Back

Or.

Front

Fill in the blank: Is it a new house __________ an old house?

Back

Or.

Front

Fill in the blank: I will study my spelling words __________ I can get a good score on the test.

Back

So.

Front

Fill in the blank: Do you want tea __________ coffee?

Back

Or.

Front

What is the function of coordinating conjunctions in a sentence?

Back

Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, or independent clauses that are similar or equal in structure.

Front

Provide an example of a sentence using 'but' as a coordinating conjunction.

Back

I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.

Front

What is the difference between coordinating and subordinating conjunctions?

Back

Coordinating conjunctions connect equal parts of a sentence, while subordinating conjunctions connect a dependent clause to an independent clause.

Front

List the seven coordinating conjunctions represented by FANBOYS.

Back

For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.