FANBOYS

FANBOYS

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does FANBOYS stand for?

Back

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

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of FANBOYS in a sentence?

Back

FANBOYS are used to connect words, phrases, or independent clauses in a sentence.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which FANBOYS conjunction would you use to express a choice?

Back

Or.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which FANBOYS conjunction would you use to show contrast?

Back

But.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When using FANBOYS to connect two independent clauses, what punctuation is required?

Back

A comma before the FANBOYS conjunction.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of a sentence using 'and' from FANBOYS?

Back

I like to read, and I enjoy writing.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of a sentence using 'but' from FANBOYS?

Back

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

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