Fanboys ESL

Fanboys Lesson #2

Coordinating Conjunctions

for, and, nor, yet, or, but, so

Multiple Choice

Coordinating Conjunctions are also called:

• fanits

• fanboys

• fangirls

for

for = because

Multiple Choice

Which of the following correctly uses the word "for" as because:

• Technology can be dangerous, for it is addicting.

• Technology can be dangerous for, it is addicting.

• Technology can be dangerous for it is addicting.

And

and = in addition

The coordinating conjunction "and" is commonly used to make a list or to make a compound sentence.

• Students and teachers are working hard online. (No comma = list of two subjects)

• Students are working hard online, and the teachers are working hard too! (compound sentence = needs a comma)

Multiple Choice

Which sentence has correct punctuation?

• Teens, and adults sometimes argue.

• Teens and adults sometimes argue.

• Teens and adults sometimes, argue.

Multiple Choice

Brothers and sisters sometimes argue.

Who are the subject/s of this sentence?

• brothers

• sisters

• brothers and sisters

Multiple Choice

Which sentence is correct?

• Jenny and Joe went to school.

• Jenny, and Joe went to school.

• Jenny and Joe, went to school.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence is correct?

• Students need to do their assignments and they need to study every night.

• Students need to do their assignments, and they need to study every night.

• Students need to do their assignments, and study every night.

More about

"and"

I like tacos and pizza. (No comma = list of two)

I like tacos, and I like pizza. (Comma needed = compound sentence)

Multiple Choice

Does this sentence need a comma? I went to school and the mall.

• Yes (it is compound).

• No (it is a list of two)

Multiple Choice

Does this sentence need a comma?

I like to swim and I usually like to dance.

• Yes (it is compound)

• No (it is a list of two)

Multiple Choice

Children do not seem to care about making good grades or doing well in school.

• simple

• compound

Multiple Choice

I love to work on the computer, but typing is not my thing.

• simple

• compound

Multiple Choice

Aaron is ready for school to be out, so he can go on vacation.

• Simple

• compound

Multiple Choice

Jan had green eyes, but you never saw them.

• simple

• compound

Multiple Choice

We went to the drugstore to buy a soda and sunscreen.

• simple

• compound

Multiple Choice

I wanted a new dog, yet I didn't want all of the responsibilities.

• Simple
• Compound

Multiple Choice

She lost her way, for she was confused about the location.

• Simple
• Compound

Multiple Choice

The young man didn't like football, but he attended the game anyway.

• Compound
• Simple

Multiple Choice

James didn't like to read, but she is good at it.

• Simple
• Compound

Multiple Choice

Yesterday, there was a meteor shower.

• Simple
• Compound

Multiple Choice

There was a meteor shower, but we missed it.

• Compound
• Simple

Multiple Choice

She saw a cat in front of her, and she tripped over it.

• Simple
• Compound

Multiple Choice

She saw a cat in front of her.

• Compound
• Simple

Multiple Choice

The black dog doesn't know many tricks, but he has won many prizes.

• Simple
• Compound

Multiple Choice

The black dog doesn't know many tricks.

• Simple
• Compound

Multiple Choice

When I join two independent clauses together with a comma, I also need a _________________________.

• verb
• FANBOYS word
• noun
• adjective

Multiple Choice

In a compound sentence, the comma comes ______________ the coordinating conjunction.

• after
• before
• there is no comma
• during

Multiple Choice

Choose the compound sentence that is written correctly.

• Darien wrote the story.  Elsie took the photographs.
• Darien wrote the story and Elsie took the photographs.
• Darien wrote the story and, Elsie took the photographs.
• Darien wrote the story, and Elsie took the photographs.

Multiple Choice

Which of these is NOT a coordinating conjunction?

• for 
• yet 
• whether
• nor

Multiple Choice

Which of these is NOT a coordinating conjunction?

• because
• for
• and
• so

Multiple Choice

Complete the sentence.

Now, I will go home _____ look for another job. I will not give up!

• and

• for

• but

• yet

Multiple Choice

Complete the sentence.

I would like to work at Six Flags _____ Disneyland.

• yet

• nor

• for

• or

Multiple Choice

Complete the sentence.

Hawaii has lots of beaches ____ palm trees.

• and

• for

• yet

• so