FANBOYS

What punctuation mark is needed before a FANBOYS conjunction?

• A period is needed before a FANBOYS conjunction.

• A semicolon is needed before a FANBOYS conjunction.

• A comma is needed before a FANBOYS conjunction.

• A colon is needed before a FANBOYS conjunction.

What is the purpose of FANBOYS in a sentence?

• To introduce a list of items.

• To connect two independent clauses.

• To provide a definition of a term.

• To indicate a contrast between two ideas.

In the sentence 'The weather today will be rainy, ____ we will not go outside for recess.', which FANBOYS conjunction fits?

• and

• but

• so

• or

Can you give an example of a sentence using 'but'?

• I wanted to go outside, but it started to rain.

• I wanted to go outside, and it started to rain.

• I wanted to go outside, so I stayed inside.

• I wanted to go outside, for it was sunny.

What is an independent clause?

• A group of words that can stand alone as a sentence.

• A dependent clause that cannot stand alone.

• A phrase that lacks a subject and a verb.

• A type of sentence that expresses a question.

What is the difference between 'and' and 'but' in FANBOYS?

• 'And' adds information, while 'but' shows contrast.

• 'And' shows contrast, while 'but' adds information.

• Both 'and' and 'but' add information.

• 'And' is used for lists, while 'but' is used for conclusions.

What does FANBOYS stand for?

• For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So

• For, And, Not, But, Or, Yet, So

• For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So, Also

• For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So, Therefore

When joining two simple sentences, what does the period become?

• A comma when joining with a FANBOYS conjunction.

• A semicolon when joining with a transitional phrase.

• A question mark when the sentences are interrogative.

• An exclamation point when expressing strong emotion.

How do you use 'nor' in a sentence?

• 'Nor' is used to present an alternative negative idea, e.g., 'I do not like apples, nor do I like oranges.'

• 'Nor' is used to introduce a positive statement, e.g., 'I like apples, nor do I like oranges.'

• 'Nor' is used to express a choice between two options, e.g., 'You can have tea, nor coffee.'

• 'Nor' is used to indicate a cause, e.g., 'I was late, nor did I miss the bus.'

Which FANBOYS conjunction would you use to combine these sentences: 'Do you want to order pizza?' and 'Should I make spaghetti?'

• and

• but

• or

• so