Understanding Coordinating Conjunctions

What are the FANBOYS words known for?

• Being the longest words in English

• Connecting words, phrases, and clauses

• Being the most difficult words to spell

• Having no grammatical function

Which of the following is a common error related to FANBOYS?

• Misplacing commas when using FANBOYS

• Using FANBOYS in exclamations

• Using FANBOYS at the start of a sentence

• Using FANBOYS in questions

When FANBOYS connect two words, what is the rule regarding commas?

• Use a comma only if the words are nouns

• Use a comma only if the words are verbs

• Never use a comma

• Always use a comma

What should you do when FANBOYS connect two phrases?

• Use a comma if the phrases are short

• Use a comma if the phrases are long

• Always use a comma

• Never use a comma

When connecting two independent clauses with FANBOYS, when is a comma required?

• Only if the second clause has more than five words

• Only if the first clause has more than five words

• Never

• Always

What is the exception to the comma rule when using FANBOYS with independent clauses?

• If both clauses are exclamations, the comma is optional

• If both clauses are questions, the comma is optional

• If the second clause has five or fewer words, the comma is optional

• If the first clause has five or fewer words, the comma is optional

What is the primary function of FANBOYS in English?

• To start sentences

• To end sentences

• To connect words, phrases, and clauses

• To replace punctuation

In which scenario is a comma not used with FANBOYS?

• When connecting two sentences with more than five words

• When connecting two words or phrases

• When connecting three or more items in a series

• When connecting two independent clauses

What is the rule for using commas with FANBOYS when connecting three or more items?

• Use a comma only if the items are nouns

• Never use a comma

• Use a comma only if the items are verbs

• Always use a comma

What makes FANBOYS unique compared to other conjunctions?

• They can connect two sentences of equal strength

• They can start sentences

• They are the most frequently used words

• They are the longest words in English