FANBOYS Practice

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What does FANBOYS stand for?

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FANBOYS is an acronym for the coordinating conjunctions: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

Front

What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal in structure.

Front

Identify the FANBOYS conjunction in this sentence: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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but

Front

Which FANBOYS conjunction is used to show a choice?

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or

Front

Identify the FANBOYS conjunction in this sentence: 'She likes apples, and he likes oranges.'

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and

Front

What is the purpose of the conjunction 'nor'?

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'Nor' is used to present an alternative negative idea.

Front

Identify the FANBOYS conjunction in this sentence: 'He was tired, yet he finished his homework.'

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yet

Front

Which FANBOYS conjunction indicates a reason?

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for

Front

Identify the FANBOYS conjunction in this sentence: 'You can have tea, or you can have coffee.'

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or

Front

What does the conjunction 'so' indicate?

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'So' indicates a result or consequence.