Exploring FANBOYS Conjunctions

The video tutorial explains conjunctions, often referred to as 'Fanboys', which include 'for', 'and', 'nor', 'but', 'or', 'yet', and 'so'. It describes how conjunctions function as connectors in sentences, linking words, phrases, or complete sentences. The tutorial provides examples for each conjunction, illustrating their use in different contexts. Students are tasked with creating unique sentences using each conjunction to reinforce their understanding.

What is the primary function of a conjunction in a sentence?

• To introduce new topics

• To conclude discussions

• To connect words, phrases, or sentences

• To punctuate sentences

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

What does the acronym FANBOYS stand for?

• None of the above

• From, An, No, By, On, Your, Self

• First, Also, Next, Because, Otherwise, Yet, So

• For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which conjunction is used to connect ideas that are similar?

• Yet

• But

• Nor

• And

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which conjunction is used to connect contrasting ideas?

• So

• But

• And

• Or

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which conjunction is described as 'but's evil twin brother'?

• For

• Yet

• So

• And

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

Which conjunction offers a choice between two options?

• And

• But

• Or

• So

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

What is the role of 'nor' in a sentence?

• To introduce a positive choice

• To negate a previous statement

• To offer a negative choice

• To conclude an argument

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

How does 'so' function in connecting sentences?

• By opposing ideas

• By offering choices

• By connecting a problem with its solution

• By introducing a topic

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

What is unique about the conjunction 'for'?

• It introduces a solution followed by a problem

• It only connects nouns

• It negates the previous statement

• It is used to add emphasis

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

What task must students complete after reviewing the video on conjunctions?

• Memorize the definitions of each conjunction

• Write a paragraph using all FANBOYS

• Create a poem using conjunctions

• Write a sentence for each of the seven conjunctions

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CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A