Exploring FANBOYS: The Power of Coordinating Conjunctions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which of the following is NOT a coordinating conjunction?

• For

• And

• Because

• Nor

In which case is a comma NOT needed before a FANBOY?

• Starting a sentence with a FANBOY

• Connecting two independent clauses

• Connecting two nouns

• Connecting two verb phrases

What differentiates a coordinating conjunction from a subordinating conjunction?

• Coordinating conjunctions can start a sentence

• Subordinating conjunctions connect clauses of equal importance

• Subordinating conjunctions do not connect independent clauses

• Coordinating conjunctions require a comma when connecting clauses