Understanding Commas with FANBOYS Conjunctions

Understanding Commas with FANBOYS Conjunctions

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Evelyn Hayes

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of FANBOYS conjunctions?

To start a paragraph

To separate sentences

To join words or sentences

To end a sentence

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which scenario is a comma not required with a FANBOYS conjunction?

When joining two complete sentences

When joining a sentence and a phrase

When starting a new paragraph

When ending a sentence

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the correct placement of a comma when using FANBOYS to join two complete sentences?

At the start of the sentence

Before the conjunction

At the end of the sentence

After the conjunction

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following sentences requires a comma before the conjunction?

He ran fast but he was late

They laughed and played

She sings and dances

I like tea and coffee

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do if you are unsure about using a comma with FANBOYS?

Check if both parts are complete sentences

Never use a comma

Always use a comma

Use a semicolon instead