FANBOYS practice

Front

What does FANBOYS stand for?

Back

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

Front

When joining two simple sentences, what punctuation mark replaces the period?

Back

A comma.

Front

What is the purpose of a comma before a FANBOYS conjunction?

Back

To separate two independent clauses.

Front

Complete the sentence: I cook a lot _______________ my friends come to my house.

Back

, so

Front

Complete the sentence: I don't like staying at home____________going to school.

Back

nor

Front

Complete the sentence: The weather today will be rainy, ____ we will not go outside for recess.

Back

so

Front

What is a coordinating conjunction?

Back

A word that connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal.

Front

Give an example of a sentence using 'but'.

Back

I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.

Front

What is the function of 'and' in a sentence?

Back

To add one idea to another.

Front

What is the difference between 'or' and 'nor'?

Back

'Or' presents alternatives, while 'nor' is used to present a negative alternative.