Mastering FANBOYS and CommasUsage

Which of the following words is a coordinating conjunction?

• Because

• And

• Although

• Since

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Identify the coordinating conjunction in the following sentence: "I wanted to go for a walk, but it started raining."

• Wanted

• Go

• But

• Started

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which sentence correctly uses a comma with a FANBOYS conjunction?

• I like apples and oranges.

• She was tired, so she went to bed early.

• We can go to the park or we can stay home.

• He is smart but lazy.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Combine the following sentences using a FANBOYS conjunction: "I have a test tomorrow. I need to study."

• I have a test tomorrow, and I need to study.

• I have a test tomorrow but I need to study.

• I have a test tomorrow, or I need to study.

• I have a test tomorrow so, I need to study.

Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct comma placement with a FANBOYS conjunction?

• She wanted to go to the party but, she was not invited.

• He studied hard yet he did not pass the exam.

• They were hungry, so they ate dinner early.

• I like to read books and, watch movies.

Match the sentence parts to form a correct sentence using a FANBOYS conjunction: 1. I wanted to go swimming 2. It was raining 3. I stayed home 4. But

• 1-4-2

• 1-4-3

• 2-4-3

• 3-4-1

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which of the following sentences is incorrectly punctuated?

• I wanted to play soccer, but it was too hot outside.

• She likes to paint, and draw.

• We can go to the movies, or we can stay home.

• He was tired, so he took a nap.

Identify the error in the following sentence: "I wanted to go to the store, but forgot my wallet."

• Missing subject

• Incorrect conjunction

• Incorrect comma placement

• No error

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence correctly combines the following ideas using a FANBOYS conjunction? "The sun was setting. The sky turned orange."

• The sun was setting, and the sky turned orange.

• The sun was setting but, the sky turned orange.

• The sun was setting, or the sky turned orange.

• The sun was setting so, the sky turned orange.

Choose the sentence that uses a FANBOYS conjunction to show contrast.

• I wanted to go to the beach, so I packed my bag.

• She was tired, yet she continued to work.

• We can have pizza or pasta for dinner.

• He is smart and hardworking.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E