FANBOYS Conjunctions Quiz

What does the acronym FANBOYS stand for?

• For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So

• Find, Ask, Note, Bring, Offer, Yes, Start

• First, Always, Never, Both, Other, Young, Show

The word ______ is used to present a choice or alternative.

Which conjunction best fits? “I was tired, ______ I stayed awake to finish my homework.”

• but

• or

• so

The conjunction “yet” is similar in meaning to ______.

Which sentence uses "nor" correctly?

• She was neither happy nor satisfied with the results.

• She wanted to play nor did she bring the ball.

FANBOYS are used to link words, ______, and clauses.

What conjunction best completes the sentence? “You can have pizza, ______ you can have pasta.”

• and

• or

• for

The word ______ is used to show a consequence or result.

Which sentence correctly uses "and"?

• She ran and quickly stopped.

• She ran and she stopped quickly.

The conjunction “for” can replace the word ______.