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My family is going to the beach, .................... we can see the ocean.

• yet

• or

• nor

• and

• so

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

He got up …………………………… rushed towards the door.

• yet

• or

• nor

• and

• so

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Andy can be a doctor, ........................ he can be a lawyer.

• yet

• or

• nor

• and

• so

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

We studied a lot for the test, ......................... we still failed. Choose 2

• yet

• but

• nor

• and

• so

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Choose the option that correctly fills in the blank with a FANBOYS conjunction: "He could buy the red car _____ he might choose the blue one instead."

• and

• but

• or

• so

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Which of the following sentences uses a FANBOYS conjunction correctly to connect two independent clauses?

• She enjoys playing tennis she does not like watching it on TV.

• He wanted to buy a car, for he needed it for work.

• They were hungry, they went to a restaurant.

• It was raining, so they cancelled the picnic.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Which sentence correctly uses a FANBOYS conjunction to create a compound sentence?

• She ran quickly, but still missed the bus.

• Although she ran quickly, she missed the bus.

• She ran quickly; she missed the bus.

• Running quickly, she missed the bus.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Choose the sentence that correctly applies punctuation with a FANBOYS conjunction.

• I like coffee, and, I like tea.

• I like coffee and I like tea.

• I like coffee and, I like tea.

• I like coffee, and I like tea.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Choose the sentence that demonstrates incorrect use of a FANBOYS conjunction.

• I wanted to buy the book, but it was too expensive.

• She likes to swim and to dive.

• They will go shopping, or they will go to the park.

• He enjoys reading, for he learns a lot.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Identify the conjunction and its function in this sentence: "You can eat your cake with a fork, or you can use your fingers."

• "or" - to provide an alternative

• "with" - to indicate manner

• "can" - to indicate ability

• "your" - possessive

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking