Fanboys and Aaawwuubbis

While she munched, Judy watcher her little brother hang stuff up on the refrigerator.

• AAAWWUBBIS (Opener)

• Closer

• Serial

• Interrupter

Celia says you're in shock, but I think you're just lazy.

• Closer

• Serial

• FANBOY

• Interrupter

Looking back on it now, I doubt that there was any way I could have imagined what lay ahead.

• Interrupter

• AAWWUUBBIS (Opener)

• Closer

• Serial

He jumped out of the way, but the sharp point of the blade pierced his shirt and tore a neat slice out of it.

• Serial

• AAAWWUUBBIS (Opener)

• FANBOYS

• Closer

Which sentence correctly uses a FANBOYS conjunction to create a compound sentence?

• She ran quickly, but still missed the bus.

• Although she ran quickly, she missed the bus.

• She ran quickly; she missed the bus.

• Running quickly, she missed the bus.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Which of the following sentences uses a FANBOYS conjunction correctly to connect two independent clauses?

• She enjoys playing tennis she does not like watching it on TV.

• He wanted to buy a car, for he needed it for work.

• They were hungry, they went to a restaurant.

• It was raining, so they cancelled the picnic.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Choose the sentence that demonstrates incorrect use of a FANBOYS conjunction.

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

• She likes to swim and to dive.

• They will go shopping, or they will go to the park.

• He enjoys reading, for he learns a lot.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Analyze how the conjunction "nor" is used in this sentence: "He did not want to go to the party, nor did he want to stay at home."

• To introduce an alternative

• To add a similar idea

• To contrast two negative options

• To cause an effect

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Analyze the sentence: "She didn't like to drive, nor did she enjoy cycling." What does the use of "nor" accomplish in this context?

• It introduces an additional similar preference.

• It contrasts two different preferences.

• It negates the first preference and introduces a second.

• It emphasizes the dislike for both activities.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Identify the conjunction and its function in this sentence: "You can eat your cake with a fork, or you can use your fingers."

• "or" - to provide an alternative

• "with" - to indicate manner

• "can" - to indicate ability

• "your" - possessive

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking