FANBOYS Practice

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What are FANBOYS?

Back

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

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or independent clauses of equal importance.

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What does the coordinating conjunction 'and' do?

Back

It connects two similar ideas or items.

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What does the coordinating conjunction 'but' indicate?

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It shows contrast between two ideas.

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What is the purpose of a comma before a coordinating conjunction?

Back

A comma is used before a coordinating conjunction when joining two independent clauses.

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Identify the coordinating conjunction in the sentence: 'I want to go for a walk, but it is raining.'

Back

The coordinating conjunction is 'but'.

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What is the function of the coordinating conjunction 'or'?

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It presents an alternative or choice between two ideas.

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Which FANBOYS conjunction is used to show a cause?

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The conjunction 'for' is used to indicate reason or cause.

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What is the correct way to join two independent clauses?

Back

Use a comma followed by a coordinating conjunction.

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Which of the following is NOT a coordinating conjunction: And, Nor, Oh, Yet?

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'Oh' is not a coordinating conjunction.