WorksheetsReview Quiz # 1
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 12mins
What are the coordinating conjunctions known as FANBOYS?
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
Nor, But, So, Although, Unless
For, And, But, Because, Therefore
And, Or, Yet, So, However
Identify the coordinating conjunction in this sentence: I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.
and
or
so
but
Combine the following sentences using a semicolon: I love reading. I have many books.
I love reading, I have many books.
I love reading; and I have many books.
I love reading. Also, I have many books.
I love reading; I have many books.
Correctly punctuate this compound sentence: She likes ice cream and he likes cake
She likes ice cream and, he likes cake.
She likes ice cream and he likes cake.
She likes ice cream; he likes cake.
She likes ice cream, and he likes cake.
Use a FANBOYS conjunction to combine these two sentences: I enjoy soccer. My brother prefers basketball.
My brother enjoys soccer, but I prefer basketball.
I enjoy basketball, and my brother enjoys soccer.
I enjoy soccer and my brother prefers basketball.
I enjoy soccer, but my brother prefers basketball.
Identify the coordinating conjunction in this sentence: I wanted to play outside, yet it was too cold.
but
yet
and
or
Combine the following sentences with a semicolon: The sun is shining. The birds are singing.
The sun is shining, the birds are singing.
The sun is shining; the birds are singing.
The sun is shining; and the birds are singing.
The sun is shining. The birds are singing.
Correctly punctuate this compound sentence: He studied hard for the test so he passed it.
He studied hard for the test. So he passed it.
He studied hard for the test so, he passed it.
He studied hard for the test, so he passed it.
He studied hard for the test; so he passed it.
Use a FANBOYS conjunction to connect these ideas: I can go to the party. I have to finish my homework first.
I can go to the party, for I have to finish my homework first.
I can go to the party, or I have to finish my homework first.
I can go to the party, but I have to finish my homework first.
I can go to the party, and I have to finish my homework first.
Identify the coordinating conjunction in this sentence: She was tired, for she had been working all day.
for
and
or
but
Combine these sentences using a semicolon: I like to swim. My sister likes to run.
I like to swim. My sister also likes to run.
I like to swim; my sister likes to run.
I like to swim, and my sister likes to run.
I like swimming; my sister runs.
Correctly punctuate this compound sentence: They wanted to go hiking but it started to rain.
They wanted to go hiking, but it started to rain.
They wanted to go hiking. But it started to rain.
They wanted to go hiking; but it started to rain.
They wanted to go hiking but, it started to rain.
Use a FANBOYS conjunction to combine these sentences: The movie was exciting. The ending was surprising.
The movie was exciting but the ending was surprising.
The movie was exciting or the ending was surprising.
The movie was exciting, and the ending was surprising.
The movie was exciting, so the ending was surprising.
Identify the coordinating conjunction in this sentence: I wanted to eat pizza, or I could have a salad.
and
or
so
but
Combine the following sentences with a semicolon: It was a long day. I was very tired.
It was a long day; I was very tired.
It was a long day, I was very tired.
It was a long day; and I was very tired.
It was a long day. I was very tired.
What is the purpose of a semicolon in a sentence?
To indicate a pause in a sentence.
To replace a period in a sentence.
To connect closely related independent clauses or separate complex list items.
To introduce a list of items.
