Front

What does the acronym FANBOYS represent in English grammar?

Back

FANBOYS stands for For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So, which are coordinating conjunctions.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

What is the primary function of a conjunction in a sentence?

Back

A conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

What is a pronoun?

Back

A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Front

Give an example of a personal pronoun used in a sentence.

Back

She is a teacher.

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CCSS.L.1.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

What is the difference between a subject pronoun and an object pronoun?

Back

A subject pronoun performs the action of the verb, while an object pronoun receives the action.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

List three examples of subject pronouns.

Back

I, you, he, she, it, we, they.

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CCSS.L.1.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

List three examples of object pronouns.

Back

me, you, him, her, it, us, them.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

What is the role of a coordinating conjunction in a sentence?

Back

A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses that are similar or equal.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

What is an example of a sentence using a conjunction?

Back

I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

What is the purpose of using pronouns in writing?

Back

Pronouns help avoid repetition and make sentences clearer.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D