Mastering FANBOYS and Punctuation for ACT Success

The video focuses on the ACT English section, emphasizing the importance of understanding FANBOYS conjunctions and their punctuation rules. It provides examples of how these rules are applied in ACT test questions and discusses advanced punctuation techniques. The video aims to enhance students' writing skills and prepare them for the ACT test.

What is the primary reason for not needing to read passages in the ACT English test?

• The questions are purely vocabulary-based.

• All answers are provided in the instructions.

• Focus is primarily on underlined portions and answer options.

• Understanding the main idea is sufficient.

What does 'FANBOYS' stand for in the context of the ACT English section?

• Fictional And Narrative Base Of Young Students

• Fundamental Attributes Needed By Outstanding Young Students

• For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So

• Feature Articles Noted By Outstanding Young Scholars

Which option correctly describes the use of 'nor' in a sentence?

• I like apples, nor do I like oranges.

• Nor I like apples, nor I like oranges.

• I do not like apples, nor I like oranges.

• I like neither apples nor oranges.

When connecting two independent clauses with a FANBOY, what punctuation is necessary?

• No punctuation

• A comma

• A period

• A semicolon

In the absence of a complete sentence on one side of a FANBOY, what punctuation rule applies?

• Use a semicolon instead

• Never use a comma

• The sentence must be rewritten

• Always use a comma

Which sentence correctly uses the FANBOY 'but'?

• But I wanted to go, it was raining.

• I wanted to go but, it was raining.

• I wanted to go, but it was raining.

• I wanted to go but it was raining.

How does the ACT test try to trick test-takers with questions about FANBOYS?

• By using complex vocabulary

• By omitting FANBOYS entirely

• By providing insufficient context

• By including non-FANBOY conjunctions

What punctuation is used to connect two independent clauses without a FANBOY?

• A semicolon

• No punctuation is needed

• A colon

• A comma

What is a common mistake made by test-takers regarding the word 'because'?

• Confusing it with 'cause'

• Using it as a FANBOY

• Using a comma before it unnecessarily

• Not using a comma before it

What should you check for in sentences when determining punctuation needs?

• Complexity of vocabulary

• Number of commas already used

• Presence of FANBOY words

• Length of the sentence