Fanboys Lesson

What is the acronym we use for coordinating conjunctions?

• FANBOYS

• FANGIRLS

• COMMA

• MINTS

What does the acronym FANBOYS stand for?

• For, And, Nor, But, Yet, Since

• Finally, After, Neither, Once, Yet, Since

• For, And, Nor, Because, Or, Yet, So

• For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So

A conjunction is a part of speech that

• has a function

• connects words and phrases

• describes functions

• transitions between paragraphs

Identify conjunctions: I went to tutoring, for I didn't understand the homework.

• tutoring

• understand

• for

• homework

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

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

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

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

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

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