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

FANBOYS

She wanted to buy the dress, ____ her wallet was empty.

• and

• but

• or

• so

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conjunctions

In order to use FANBOYS, what has to be on both sides of the conjunction?

• Sentences

• Independent Clauses

• Dependent Clauses

• Sentence Clauses

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

• cause and effect

• contrasting

• addition

• negative

Which compound sentence is written correctly, using the correct FANBOYS?

• I would like to visit Hawaii, yet no money.

• I would like to visit Hawaii I have no money.

• I would like to visit Hawaii, yet I have no money.

• I would like to visit Hawaii yet I have no money.

She didn't want to go to the gym, ________ was she interested in going for a run.

Which FANBOYS fits best to complete these sentences?

• for

• and

• nor

• so

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conjunctions

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

• but

• and

• so

• or

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conjunctions

What is a compound sentence?

• Two simple sentences combined with a comma.

• Two simple sentences combined without any punctuation.

• Two simple sentences combined with a comma and one of the fanboys.

• A subject and a predicate.