Mastering Commas with FANBOYS
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6th - 8th Grade
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Olivia Brooks
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary condition for placing a comma before FANBOYS?
Only one side needs to be a full sentence.
Both sides must be full sentences.
No sides need to be full sentences.
The sentence must contain a negation.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of FANBOYS in the rules discussed?
They are conjunctions linking sentences.
They are nouns used as subjects.
They are adverbs modifying verbs.
They are prepositions indicating location.
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
In the example with Ron Weasley, why is a comma not used?
The second part is not a full sentence.
It is a question, not a statement.
Both parts are full sentences.
The first part is not a full sentence.
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CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What determines the use of a comma in the example with Nala and the birthday cake?
Both parts are questions.
Both parts are full sentences.
Only the first part is a full sentence.
The sentence uses the word 'and'.
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CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which example shows a correct use of a comma with FANBOYS?
Nalla frosted the birthday cake, and I lit all seventeen candles.
All examples are incorrect.
Ron Weasley isn't sure if he likes nachos or hamburgers better.
The puppy followed Minerva McGonagall home so she decided to keep it.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the example involving Minerva McGonagall and the puppy, why is a comma necessary?
The sentence is in passive voice.
Both clauses are dependent.
It is a complex sentence.
Both clauses are full sentences.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should you do if only one side of FANBOYS is a full sentence?
Always use a comma.
Never use a comma.
Use a semicolon instead.
The sentence should be rewritten.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can students clarify their doubts regarding the use of commas with FANBOYS?
Ignore the rules and use intuition.
Guess based on context.
Ask the teacher via email or remind.
Consult a grammar book.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
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