Exploring FANBOYS: The Power of Coordinating Conjunctions

The video tutorial introduces the concept of conjunctions, focusing on coordinating conjunctions known as FANBOYS. It explains each conjunction's function and provides examples to illustrate their use. The video also includes practice exercises to help viewers apply what they've learned. Mr. Goody Grammer encourages viewers to practice and offers support for mastering the concepts.

What is the primary function of a conjunction in a sentence?

• To describe nouns

• To join words, phrases, and clauses

• To indicate possession

• To modify verbs

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

What does the 'F' in FANBOYS stand for?

• Few

• Far

• From

• For

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which conjunction is used to add information?

• Or

• But

• And

• Nor

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

What is the purpose of the conjunction 'nor'?

• To show a reason

• To add information

• To provide an alternative

• To negate something

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which conjunction would you use to show contrast?

• But

• And

• So

• Or

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

What does the conjunction 'or' provide in a sentence?

• An alternative

• An addition

• A reason

• A contrast

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

How is the conjunction 'yet' similar to 'but'?

• Both add information

• Both give reasons

• Both provide alternatives

• Both show contrast

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

What does the conjunction 'so' indicate?

• A reason

• An alternative

• A contrast

• An addition

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

What should you use to connect two independent clauses with a FANBOYS conjunction?

• A colon

• A comma

• A period

• A semicolon

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

What is the task given in the 'Creating Sentences with FANBOYS' section?

• Identify FANBOYS in a paragraph

• Create two original sentences using FANBOYS

• List all FANBOYS conjunctions

• Write an essay using FANBOYS

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E