FANBOYS, SWABI, Capitalization, Combining Sentences, Homophones2

FANBOYS, SWABI, Capitalization, Combining Sentences, Homophones2

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English

7th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What are FANBOYS?

Back

FANBOYS is an acronym for the coordinating conjunctions: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So. These conjunctions are used to connect words, phrases, or independent clauses.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a subordinating conjunction?

Back

A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, indicating a relationship between the two. Examples include 'because', 'since', 'although', and 'while'.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of capitalization in writing?

Back

Capitalization is used to indicate the beginning of sentences, proper nouns, titles, and important words in titles. It helps to clarify meaning and show respect for names.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a coordinating conjunction?

Back

A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or independent clauses that are similar or equal. Examples include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a homophone?

Back

Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and often different spellings. Examples include 'to', 'two', and 'too'.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you combine sentences using coordinating conjunctions?

Back

To combine sentences using coordinating conjunctions, you can connect two independent clauses with a conjunction and a comma. For example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the correct way to capitalize book titles?

Back

In book titles, capitalize the first and last words, as well as all major words in between. Minor words like 'and', 'the', and 'in' are not capitalized unless they are the first or last word.

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