Coordinating Conjunctions: FANBOYS

Identify the coordinating conjunction in the following sentence: The sun was shining, and the birds were singing.

• because

• but

• and

• or

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CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction? A) but B) because C) although D) when

• B

• C

• D

• A

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CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

What does the acronym FANBOYS stand for?

• fast, agile, nimble, brave, young, strong

• for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so

• fun, adventurous, naughty, brave, young, silly

• fancy, awesome, nice, beautiful, yummy, sweet

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

Create a compound sentence using a coordinating conjunction.

• I like to run, because I enjoy swimming.

• I like to run, so I enjoy swimming.

• I like to run, but I enjoy swimming.

• I like to run, and I enjoy swimming.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

CCSS.L.3.1I

In the sentence 'I wanted to go to the party, but I had too much homework,' what is the coordinating conjunction?

• but

• and

• because

• or

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

Choose the correct coordinating conjunction to complete the sentence: I like to play soccer, _____ I also enjoy swimming.

• and

• or

• because

• but

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

Identify the coordinating conjunction in the following sentence: She wanted to go to the concert, yet she had to study for her exam.

• yet

• or

• but

• and

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

What is the purpose of using coordinating conjunctions in a sentence?

• To join words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance

• To separate words, phrases, or clauses

• To indicate a cause and effect relationship

• To emphasize the main idea of the sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

Rewrite the following sentence as a compound sentence using a coordinating conjunction: The dog barked loudly, the cat ran away.

• The dog barked loudly, and the cat ran away.

• The dog barked loudly, so the cat stayed put.

• The dog barked loudly, however the cat ran away.

• The dog barked loudly, but the cat didn't run away.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

CCSS.L.3.1I

Which of the following sentences is a compound sentence using a coordinating conjunction? A) I went to the store and bought some milk. B) The sun was shining, and the sky was blue. C) I like to read, but I don't like math. D) She is tall, yet she is also graceful.

• B) The sun was shining, and the sky was blue.

• D) She is tall, yet she is also graceful.

• A) I went to the store and bought some milk.

• C) I like to read, but I don't like math.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A