FANBOYS

FANBOYS and Their Function

​Comma Rules: Commas with conjunctions

Coordinating Conjunctions can be used in 4 different ways in a sentece.

1. To connect subjects

2. To connect verbs

3. To connect objects (in a list)

4. To connect two or more independent clauses

To connect subjects

The dog and cat both ran off into the sunset.

Which subjects are connected with the conjunction "and"?

Fanboys can also be used to connect verbs in a sentence.

If there are two verbs you only need a fanboy.

The girls were surprised and upset about the text.

Fanboys can also be used to connect verbs in a sentence.

If there are more than two verbs you need commas.

The frog relaxed and reflected on his life.

The frog relaxed, floated, and reflected on his life.

To connect objects (in a list)

Fanboys can be used to connect objects in a sentence.

Example: My mom cooks the best tacos and enchiladas.

My mom cooks the best tacos, enchiladas, and beans.

Connecting Compete Thoughts

Coordinating conjunctions (fanboys) are also used to connect two or more independent clauses.

Coordinating Conjunctions

They each have a job to do.

Multiple Choice

She went to work, ______ she did not want to go.

Which FANBOYS is the best to use to complete theses two sentences?

• and

• or

• but

• so

Multiple Choice

He was tired, _________ he had a headache.

Which FANBOYS is the best to use to complete theses two sentences?

• and

• but

• or

• so

Multiple Choice

I do not want to do my homework, ________ do I want to practice the piano.

Which FANBOYS is the best to use to complete theses two sentences?

• for

• and

• nor

• so

Multiple Choice

It is raining outside, ________ we should stay inside.

Which FANBOYS is the best to use to complete theses two sentences?

• for

• and

• but

• so

Multiple Choice

She put on a sweater, ________ it was cold outside.

Which FANBOYS is the best to use to complete theses two sentences?

• for

• and

• but

• so

Open Ended

Write a compound sentence that uses a coordinating conjunction (correctly) to connect two complete thoughts.

You may use the picture or make up one of your own.