Compound Sentences with FANBOYS

What sentence structure is created when you join two independent clauses with a comma and coordinating conjunction?

• Simple Sentence

• Compound Sentence

• Complex Sentence

• Compound Complex Sentence

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

What is the acronym we use for coordinating conjunctions?

• BOYBAND

• FANBOYS

• GIRLGROUP

• FANGIRLS

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

A in FANBOYS stands for ____.

• And

• About

• Also

• Against

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

 N in FANBOYS stands for ____.

• Never

• Neither

• Now

• Nor

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

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

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

Mark enjoys playing soccer, (a)   he dislikes watching it on TV.

• but

• and

• so

• or

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conjunctions

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

B in FANBOYS stands for ____.

• Because

• But

• Besides

• By

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E