Fanboys, Commas, Simple and Compound Sentences

When using FANBOYS to join two sentences, "for" can be used just like the word ______.

• and

• so

• but

• because

When using FANBOYS to join two sentences, "so" is used to show a ________ relationship.

• cause and effect

• contrasting

• addition

• negative

When using FANBOYS, "and" is used to provide ________ information when the two sentences are closely related.

• negative

• additional

• contrasting

• cause and effect

When using FANBOYS, "or" is used to join two _______.

• negative ideas

• contrasting ideas

• options or choices

• causes and effects

When using FANBOYS, "nor" is used to join two __________.

• negative ideas.

• contrasting ideas.

• options or choices

• dependent clauses

When using FANBOYS, "but" and "yet" are used to join two _______.

• negative ideas

• contrasting ideas

• options or choices

• dependent clauses

Which FANBOYS should be used below to join the two independent clauses?

Pedro didn't save enough money, ___ he wasn't able to buy the bike he wanted.

(hint: cause and effect)

Which FANBOYS should be used below to join the two independent clauses?

Sione is on the varsity football team, ___ he is also the student body president.

(hint: additional information with two closely related sentences)

Which FANBOYS should be used below to join the two independent clauses?

Dogs are good pets, ___ they are playful and friendly.

(hint: this word can be used like the word "because".)

Which FANBOYS should be used below to join the two independent clauses?

We have never been to Asia, ___ have we visited Africa.

(hint: this word is used to join negative ideas)