FANBOYS/Coordinating Conjunctions

Front

What does the acronym FANBOYS stand for?

Back

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

Front

What is the acronym we use for coordinating conjunctions?

Back

FANBOYS

Front

Which conjunction would best join the two sentences together? The students wanted to go out to recess. The teacher said they had too much work.

Back

but

Front

When joining two simple sentences, the first sentence's period becomes _____________________.

Back

a comma

Front

What is a coordinating conjunction?

Back

A word that connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal.

Front

Give an example of a sentence using 'and'.

Back

I like apples and oranges.

Front

Give an example of a sentence using 'but'.

Back

I wanted to go outside, but it started to rain.

Front

What is the purpose of using coordinating conjunctions?

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To connect ideas and create compound sentences.

Front

Which FANBOYS conjunction would you use to show contrast?

Back

but

Front

What is the difference between a coordinating conjunction and a subordinating conjunction?

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