FANBOYS, SWABI, & THAMO

Which of these is NOT a coordinating conjunction?

• because
• for
• and
• so

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

Which of these is NOT a coordinating conjunction?

• for 
• yet 
• whether
• nor

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

What does the acronym FANBOYS stand for?

• For, And, Nor, But, Yet, Since
• Finally, After, Neither, Once, Yet, Since
• For, And, Nor, Because, Or, Yet, So
• For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

Identify the conjunction:

They tried to play loud to cover up the viola players, but they still sounded bad anyway.

• to

• up

• they

• but

Identify the SWABI.

When Alex is done with a book, he records it on her reading chart.

• he

• on

• When

• done

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

Identify the SWABI.

Since many students had a wrong hypothesis, we discussed the experiment in depth.

• experiment

• Since

• hypothesis

• Since many students had a wrong hypothesis

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

Identify the SWABI.

Kendall wanted to share information about the upcoming election because she strongly supported her candidate.

• Kendall wanted to share information

• because

• wanted

• Kendall

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

What's the subordinating conjunction: Since you got a haircut, I haven't seen you.

• I

• haven't

• seen

• Since

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

What's the subordinating conjunction: We can't be together if you drive that car. 

• if
• we
• together
• be

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

What type of conjunction: Erica went to Trent's party, so now she's in trouble. 

• FANBOYS (coordinating)
• SWABI (subordinating)

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A