FANBOYS

Front

What does the acronym FANBOYS stand for?

Back

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

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

Front

What is the purpose of conjunctions in a sentence?

Back

To connect words, phrases, or clauses.

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

What type of conjunction is 'but'?

Back

Coordinating conjunction.

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

Fill in the blank: I wanted to go for a walk, _____ it started to rain.

Back

but

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

Fill in the blank: She can have tea, _____ she can have coffee.

Back

or

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

What is the function of the conjunction 'nor'?

Back

To present an alternative negative option.

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

Fill in the blank: He neither likes apples _____ oranges.

Back

nor

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

Front

What is an example of a coordinating conjunction?

Back

And

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

Front

Fill in the blank: I was tired, _____ I went to bed early.

Back

so

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

Front

What is the difference between coordinating and subordinating conjunctions?

Back

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

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E