Using Commas with FANBOYS Conjunctions

This video tutorial covers the use of FANBOYS conjunctions in English grammar. FANBOYS stands for 'for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so' and are used to join words, phrases, or sentences. The tutorial explains when to use commas with FANBOYS: a comma is needed when joining two complete sentences, but not when joining parts of a single sentence. Several examples are provided to illustrate these rules, and the video concludes with a recap and practice exercises.

What does FANBOYS stand for?

• Forward, Against, Near, By, Off, With, Since

• For, After, Now, Before, Over, Under, Soon

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

• For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So

What is the primary function of FANBOYS conjunctions?

• To join words, phrases, or clauses

• To introduce a new paragraph

• To signal the end of a sentence

• To replace nouns in a sentence

Do you need a comma when combining two parts of a sentence with a FANBOYS conjunction?

• Yes, but only with 'and' and 'but'

• No, never

• No, not if they are not complete sentences

• Yes, always

Which FANBOYS conjunction was used in the example 'We will win or we will lose'?

• And

• But

• So

• Or

When combining two complete sentences with a FANBOYS conjunction, where should the comma be placed?

• At the end of the second sentence

• At the beginning of the first sentence

• After the conjunction

• Before the conjunction

Which of the following is a correct example of using a FANBOYS conjunction?

• I prefer to win or, not play at all.

• Sarah woke up late, so, she missed the bus.

• I like swimming, but I'm not very good at it.

• We went to the store and, to the mall.

Is 'to the mall' considered a complete sentence?

• No, but it can be used as a sentence in informal contexts

• Yes, because it expresses a complete thought

• Yes, it has a verb and a subject

• No, it lacks a subject and a verb

In the sentence 'I like swimming but I'm not very good at it', why is a comma needed?

• Because it's a long sentence

• Because it combines two complete sentences

• Because it's a rule in English grammar without exceptions

• Because 'but' always requires a comma

What should you always check after finding a FANBOYS conjunction in a sentence?

• If the sentence makes sense

• Whether the conjunction is necessary

• Whether both sides of the conjunction are complete sentences

• If there is a noun before the conjunction

What is the common mistake people make when placing commas with FANBOYS conjunctions?

• Placing the comma at the end of the conjunction

• Forgetting to place a comma altogether

• Using a semicolon instead of a comma

• Placing the comma before and after the conjunction