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WorksheetsUsing FANBOYS to combine independent clauses
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Where should the comma go?
I visited my grandparents last weekend and we had a wonderful time together.
, last
, weekend
, and
, we
Where should the comma go?
He played basketball in high school but he decided to focus on academics in college.
, but
, he
, decided
, to
Where should the comma go?
They went to the beach yesterday but it rained unexpectedly.
, yesterday
, but
, it
, rained
Where should the comma go?
We studied for the exam yet we still struggled with some of the questions.
, for
, the
, exam
, yet
Where should the comma go?
She cooked a delicious meal for her friends and they all enjoyed it.
, for
, her
, friends
, and
Where should the comma go?
He worked as a teacher for several years and then he pursued a career in writing.
, and
, then
, he
, pursued
Where should the comma go?
They traveled to Europe during the summer holidays and they visited many famous landmarks.
, holidays
, and
, they
, visited
Which sentence correctly uses a FANBOYS to connect two independent clauses?
We watched a movie last night, but we didn’t like it.
We watched a movie last night but we didn’t like it.
We watched a movie last night. We didn’t like it.
We watched a movie last night but, we didn’t like it.
Which sentence correctly uses a FANBOYS to connect two independent clauses?
She danced ballet when she was younger but she stopped after a knee injury.
She danced ballet when she was younger but, she stopped after a knee injury.
She danced ballet when she was younger She stopped after a knee injury.
She danced ballet when she was younger, but she stopped after a knee injury.
Which sentence correctly uses a FANBOYS to connect two independent clauses?
He met his favorite author at a book signing event and he got his book autographed.
He met his favorite author at a book signing event, and he got his book autographed.
He met his favorite author at a book signing event and, he got his book autographed.
He met his favorite author at a book signing event he got his book autographed.
Which sentence correctly uses a FANBOYS to connect two independent clauses?
He volunteers at the local shelter and, he also donates to charity.
He volunteers at the local shelter and he also donates to charity.
He volunteers at the local shelter he also donates to charity.
He volunteers at the local shelter, and he also donates to charity.
Which sentence correctly uses a FANBOYS to connect two independent clauses?
She exercises regularly. She stays fit and healthy.
She exercises regularly, so she stays fit and healthy.
She exercises regularly, so, she stays fit and healthy.
She exercises regularly so, she stays fit and healthy.
Where should the missing comma be added to this sentence?
We either watch movies on Fridays or we go out for dinner.
movies, on
Fridays, or
out, for
for, dinner
Where should the missing comma be added to this sentence?
They travel to different countries but they always come back home.
travel, to
to, different
countries, but
but, they
Where should the missing comma be added to this sentence?
He cooks a lot, and he often tries new recipes.
lot, and
and, he
often, tries
new, recipies
Where should the missing comma be added to this sentence?
She loves her job yet she complains about it a lot.
it, a lot
job, yet
about, it
yet, she
Where should the missing comma be added to this sentence?
We work during the day and we relax in the evening.
and, we
work, during
relax, in
day, and
Where should the missing comma be added to this sentence?
They study hard so they get good grades.
hard, so
get, good
study, hard
so, they
Where should the missing comma be added to this sentence?
He plays soccer but she prefers swimming.
plays, soccer
prefers, swimming
soccer, but
but, she
Where should the missing comma be added to this sentence?
I like to read yet I also enjoy playing tennis.
read, yet
yet, I
I, also
also, enjoy
