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WorksheetsCoordinating/Subordinating Conjuction and Conjunctive Adverbs P
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 3hrs 29mins
What are FANBOYS?
frogs, antelope, narwhal, badger, okapi, yeti, squid
french fries, apple sauce, nacho cheese, butter, orange zest, sandwhich spread
for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
fern, acacia, nasturtium, bay, oak, yucca, sage
What are these words called? However, meanwhile, evenso, nevertheless, for example. . .
verbs
semicolons
nouns
conjunctive adverbs
Jason did not study; hence, he failed the test.
What is the conjunctive adverb in the sentence?
Jason
study
hence
failed
You can go when the chores are done. Otherwise, you will miss the party.
What is the conjunctive adverb in the sentence?
will
can
when
Otherwise
We took blankets for the picnic; also, Sally brought food.
What is the conjunctive adverb in the sentence?
also
took
brought
for
The rain was pouring down; still, no one left the beach.
What is the conjunctive adverb in the sentence?
rain
down
still
beach
You start cooking the steaks. Meanwhile, I will make the dessert.
What is the conjunctive adverb in the sentence?
Meanwhile
You
steaks
make
The snow kept Sally from jogging anyway she had homework to do.
Where do the semicolon and comma go? Write down the answer.
Fill-in the blank.
I really wanted the red one; __________, I bought the blue one.
however
besides
later
instead
Fill-in the blank.
Scott didn’t want to go on the trip; __________, he had a lot of work to do.
however
besides
later
instead
Re-writ the sentence.
Winnie did an excellent job. Others also could have done well.
Fill-in the blank.
I will walk to the park; __________, I will stop for a hamburger.
however
besides
later
instead
What's the best way to combine these sentences?:
I had to go to school.
My brother stayed home sick.
I had to go to school; meanwhile, my brother stayed home sick.
I had to go to school; furthermore, my brother stayed home sick.
I had to go to school; therefore, my brother stayed home sick.
I had to go to school; still, my brother stayed home sick.
What's the best way to combine these sentences?:
You need to work harder.
You'll get fired.
You need to work harder; meanwhile, you'll get fired.
You need to work harder; subsequently, you'll get fired.
You need to work harder; otherwise, you'll get fired.
You need to work harder; truly, you'll get fired.
He saw the answers to the quiz. He knew ________ that the answer was 4.
, therefore,
therefore
; therefore,
therefore,
Len finished his homework; _________, he was ready to relax.
then
furthermore
also
again
It is not unusual for Phil to be late;______, he is seldom on time.
indeed
besides
nevertheless
then
Identify the comma rule:
I walked to school, for I missed the bus.
fanboys
interrupters
x,y,and z
describers
After I got home from school I walked the dog put away laundry and finished my homework.
Where does the comma go?
After, I got, home from school, I walked the dog, put away laundry, and finished my homework.
After I got home from school I walked the dog, put away laundry, and finished my homework.
After I got home from school, I walked the dog, put away laundry, and finished my homework.
Choose the correct comma usage of this sentence:
Don't forget to pick up your brother, call your aunt, and buy your dad a birthday gift.
separate items in a list
join two independent clauses with a conjunction
set off a dependent clause
Choose the correct comma usage of this sentence:
The children were tired, so they fell asleep on the couch.
separate items in a list
join two independent clauses with a conjunction
set off a dependent clause
Choose the correct comma usage of this sentence:
After you do your homework, take out the trash.
separate items in a list
join two independent clauses with a conjunction
set off a dependent clause
Which types of sentences have AAAWWUBBIS conjunctions?
List
Compound
Complex
Conjunctive adverbs
Which types of sentences have FANBOYS conjunctions?
List
Compound
Complex
Conjunctive adverbs
Which of the following are FANBOYS conjunctions in compound sentences (Choose 3)?
so
before
and
yet
not
