Understanding Coordinating Conjunctions

What is the mnemonic used to remember the seven coordinating conjunctions?

• BOYSFAN

• BOYFANS

• FANBOYS

• FANSBOY

What is the primary function of coordinating conjunctions?

• To join words, phrases, or clauses

• To start a sentence

• To replace a noun

• To end a sentence

Which of the following pairs of words can be joined by a coordinating conjunction?

• All of the above

• Old and new

• Quickly and slowly

• He and she

In a list of three or more items, where should commas be placed?

• No commas are needed

• After each item and before the conjunction

• Only before the conjunction

• After each item except the last

What is the difference between British and American English regarding the Oxford comma?

• There is no difference

• British English sometimes uses it, while American English always uses it

• American English never uses it

• British English always uses it

When joining two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction, what punctuation is required?

• A semicolon before the conjunction

• No punctuation

• A comma before the conjunction

• A period before the conjunction

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a coordinating conjunction?

• I like apples, but I don't like oranges.

• I like apples but I don't like oranges.

• I like apples; but I don't like oranges.

• I like apples but, I don't like oranges.

Which of the following is an example of a conjunctive adverb?

• And

• But

• However

• Or

How can conjunctive adverbs be used to join independent clauses?

• With a comma before the adverb

• With a semicolon before and a comma after the adverb

• With a period before and a comma after the adverb

• Both B and C

Which sentence correctly uses a conjunctive adverb?

• I want to go to the park however it's raining outside.

• I want to go to the park, however, it's raining outside.

• I want to go to the park; however, it's raining outside.

• I want to go to the park however, it's raining outside.