Commas - Part 1

FANBOYS stands for (a)   .

Type the seven words below with a space separating them.

Which of these is NOT a coordinating conjunction?

• because
• for
• and
• so

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

Which of these is NOT a coordinating conjunction?

• for 
• yet 
• whether
• nor

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

Which conjunction (FANBOYS) would you use to combine the following sentences? 
Do you want to order pizza?
Should I make spaghetti?

• and
• but
• or
• so 

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

Which conjunction (FANBOYS) would you use to combine the following sentences? 
I wanted to play outside.
My mom said I have to do my homework first.

• and
• but
• or
• for

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

Zeus is the father of all the gods on Mt. Olympus, and he is also in control of lightning.

• CORRECT
• INCORRECT

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

CCSS.L.3.1I

My brother, and I went shopping.

• CORRECT
• INCORRECT

Tags

CCSS.L.2.2C

Mrs. Schutte teaches English but she also loves history.

• INCORRECT
• CORRECT

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Hitting a ball running the bases and fielding a position demand different skills.

• ball, bases, 
• ball, fielding,
• hitting, and,
• running, bases,

Tags

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.2D

Most good hitters have great eyesight quick reflexes and strong wrists. 

• great, and,
• hitter, quick,
• eyesight, reflexes,
• eyesight, strong,

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A