Identifying FANBOYS Coordinating Conjunctions

In the sentence below, the underlined coordinating conjunction ("FANBOYS") is:

• connecting subjects

• connecting objects

• connecting verbs

• connecting complete thoughts

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

In the sentence below, the underlined coordinating conjunction ("FANBOYS") is:

Gaby needs either a tape measure or a flexible ruler for her art project.

• connecting subjects

• connecting objects

• connecting verbs

• connecting complete thoughts

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

In the sentence below, the underlined coordinating conjunction ("FANBOYS") is:

Temo has a nice smile, and I have a nice laugh.

• connecting subjects

• connecting objects

• connecting verbs

• connecting complete thoughts

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

Choose the coordinating conjunction ("FANBOYS") in the sentence.

Alexander will walk the dog this afternoon, or I will have to do it later tonight.

• will

• or

• later

• to

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

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 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

Choose the coordinating conjunction ("FANBOYS") in the sentence.

After the storm, Paola saw a double rainbow, so she took a picture of it.

• after

• saw

• so

• of

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

Choose the coordinating conjunction ("FANBOYS") in the sentence.

Josue didn't have a clean bowl, so he ate his cereal out of a coffee mug.

• didn't

• so

• ate

• out

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A