Clauses Subordinating and Coordinating Conjunctions

I want to go to the park, _____ it is raining outside.

• so

• but

• or

• because

He enjoys playing basketball, _____ he also loves swimming.

• so

• however

• or

• and

Neither John _____ Mary will attend the party.

• for

• nor

• and

• however

What is the acronym we use to remember the 7 coordinating conjunctions?

• FLAPELS

• FANGIRL

• FANBOYS

• SYOBNAF

In the acronym FANBOYS, what does the F stand for?

• Forget

• For

• From

• Favorite

Which of the following sentences is a correct example of a compound sentence?

• Misty loved training water Pokémon, but she was afraid of Gyarados.

• Misty loved training water Pokémon. She was afraid of Gyarados.

• Misty loved training water Pokémon but she was afraid of Gyarados.

What is the definition of the conjunction "but"?

• Contradicts, offers a contrast, or introduces something unexpected

• Adds information

• Means "because" and introduces the effect of a cause-effect relationship.

• As a result

What punctuation mark always comes before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?

• .

• ,

• ;

• !

What type of conjunction does the word "because" serve as in the following sentence?

The audience learned a lot about ocean pollution because the researcher used friendly language and accurate information.

• subordinating

• coordinating

What type of conjunction is the word "but" in the following sentence?

The research topic was a bit mature, but the teacher felt that her student could handle it.

• subordinating

• coordinating