Grammar Minutes #45-59

What are the most common conjunctions? (hint: FANBOYS)

• to, there, because, but, and

• for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so

• into, never, because, so, but

What is the conjunction? Joe and Dad convinced his mother to go to Disney.

• and

• his

• go

What is the conjunction? She said Joe could join the team, except he had to promise to be careful.

• except

• be

• could

What is the conjunction? Joe is an excellent defender, so he made the team.

• the

• an

• so

What is the conjunction? Joe didn't know whether to jump for joy or nod seriously.

• or

• whether

• nod

What is the compound subject? Lemon and cherry are my favorite flavors.

• favorite flavors

• Lemon and cherry

What is the compound subject? Annie and Sandy became friends instantly.

• Annie and Sandy

• friends instantly

What is the compound predicate? Jenny tumbles and dives competitively.

• Jenny

• tumbles and dives

What is the compound predicate? Her coaches have been supportive and have worked around her schedule.

• her coaches

• have been supportive and have worked

What is the compound predicate? They encourage her and tell her to take her time.

• time

• encourage and tell