Aaawwubbis vs Fanboys

What is the acronym we use for coordinating conjunctions?

• FANBOYS

• FANGIRLS

• COMMA

• MINTS

What does the acronym FANBOYS stand for?

• For, And, Nor, But, Yet, Since

• Finally, After, Neither, Once, Yet, Since

• For, And, Nor, Because, Or, Yet, So

• For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So

Which TWO phrases are connected by the conjunction?

• I like to swim

• I am not good at it

• to swim but

• not good at it

Identify the COMPOUND sentence.

• A warthog's nose isn't very pretty, but it's perfect for finding food.

• A warthog's nose isn't very pretty to look at.

• If you had a warthog's nose, you wouldn't win a beauty contest.

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 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

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

Select the BEST AAAWWUBBIS: ________ a horseshoe bat hangs upside down, it snorts high pitched noises out its nose and listens for echo signals by nearby insects.

• If

• While

• Because

• Although

Select the BEST AAAWWUBBIS: A tarsier can't move its eyes _______ it can turn its head far enough to look over its shoulder.

• Although

• While

• Because

• When

Which conjunction is used in the sentence 'She wants to play basketball, but I want to play softball.'?

• But

• And

• Or

• So