Using Commas with Coordinating Conjunctions

Mr. Williams explains the use of commas with coordinating conjunctions, known as FANBOYS. He introduces conjunctions as words that connect similar thoughts and provides examples. The video emphasizes using commas before conjunctions when connecting two independent clauses. Mr. Williams also discusses the importance of choosing the right conjunction based on context, highlighting the different purposes of each FANBOYS word. The video concludes with examples and encourages students to practice using worksheets.

What does FANBOYS stand for in the context of coordinating conjunctions?

• Forming And Navigating Basic Operations of Your Syntax

• First And Next Beginnings Of Your Sentences

• For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So

• None of the above

What is the primary function of a conjunction?

• To connect words or groups of words

• To introduce a list

• To add descriptive detail

• To end a sentence

When is a comma required before a coordinating conjunction?

• Always, regardless of the sentence structure

• When starting a new sentence

• When connecting two independent clauses

• When connecting any two words

Which of the following is not a coordinating conjunction?

• For

• Because

• Nor

• So

In the example 'I wanted to play Zelda but my friends want to play Sonic', why is a comma used?

• No comma is needed in this case

• Because it connects two independent clauses

• Because 'but' always requires a comma

• Because it's two separate ideas

Which coordinating conjunction implies a contrast but also a surprise?

• Or

• But

• And

• Yet

What does the coordinating conjunction 'nor' typically connect?

• Two questions

• Two negative clauses

• Two independent but unrelated clauses

• Two positive clauses

Which conjunction would you use to show cause and effect?

• And

• Or

• So

• But

What is the correct way to use 'yet' in a sentence?

• To connect two similar ideas

• To introduce a list

• To show contrast and surprise

• To conclude a thought

Which sentence correctly uses a coordinating conjunction?

• I want pizza or hamburgers for dinner.

• She likes to swim, but also enjoys cycling.

• All of the above

• He went to the store, and bought milk.