
Exploring FANBOYS: The Power of Coordinating Conjunctions

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Liam Anderson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the acronym FANBOYS stand for?
For, After, Not, But, Or, Yet, Since
First, And, Next, Before, Off, Yet, So
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
From, And, Near, By, On, Yet, Such
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1G
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1A
CCSS.L.5.1E
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of using FANBOYS in sentences?
To add complexity to sentences
To connect ideas of equal weight
To introduce new topics
To provide examples
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1G
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1A
CCSS.L.5.1E
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Is a comma needed when FANBOYS connect two words or phrases?
Yes, but only in long sentences
No, unless it's for clarity
No, it's not required
Yes, always
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Can coordinating conjunctions connect verb phrases without a comma?
Yes, without needing a comma
No, a comma is always required
Yes, but only with 'and'
No, unless a semicolon is used
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1G
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1A
CCSS.L.5.1E
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When connecting items in a series, how are commas used with FANBOYS?
Commas are not used
Use a comma before the last item
Only use a comma after the first item
Use commas between each item
Tags
CCSS.L.1.2C
CCSS.L.5.2A
CCSS.L.7.2A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How should you punctuate when FANBOYS connect two independent clauses?
Use a comma before the FANBOY
No comma is necessary
Use a semicolon instead of a comma
Place the comma after the FANBOY
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main function of coordinating conjunctions?
To conclude thoughts or ideas
To add descriptive information
To introduce dependent clauses
To connect clauses of equal importance
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1G
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1A
CCSS.L.5.1E
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