Coordinating Conjunctions: FANBOYS Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a coordinating conjunction?

• For

• And

• Because

• Nor

Choose the sentence that correctly uses a coordinating conjunction.

• She wanted to go to the beach but it was raining.

• Although it was raining, she wanted to go to the beach.

• She wanted, to go to the beach, but it was raining.

• She wanted to go to the beach, it was raining.

What does the acronym FANBOYS stand for?

• For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So

• First, And, Next, Because, Otherwise, Yet, So

• For, After, Not, But, Or, Yet, Since

• From, And, Nor, Because, Or, Yet, So

How many coordinating conjunctions are there in English?

• 5

• 7

• 8

• 10

Which sentence correctly uses the coordinating conjunction "nor"?

• She can't dance nor can she sing.

• She can't dance, nor she can sing.

• She can't dance nor sing.

• She can't dance, nor can she sing.

Identify the sentence where the coordinating conjunction is used incorrectly.

• I wanted to buy the shirt, but it was too expensive.

• She will go to the party, or she will stay at home.

• He likes to read, for he enjoys learning new things.

• We were late to the movie, for the traffic was bad.

Choose the option that correctly fills in the blank with a coordinating conjunction: "She must finish her homework ____ she can go out with her friends."

• and

• but

• or

• so

Which sentence does NOT correctly use a coordinating conjunction?

• I tried to call you, but you didn't answer.

• You can have tea or coffee, whichever you prefer.

• He is not only talented but also very hardworking.

• She studied hard, so she passed the exam with flying colors.

In which sentence is the coordinating conjunction used to show contrast?

• She likes to swim, and he likes to run.

• I was tired, but I still went to the gym.

• You can either stay here or come with us.

• She studied hard, so she got good grades.

Which sentence correctly combines two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction?

• He enjoys reading, he often goes to the library.

• She didn't see the movie, nor did she read the book.

• They wanted to go hiking, but the weather was too bad.

• You should study for the test, or you might not pass it.