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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhat does the acronym FANBOYS stand for?For, And, Nor, But, Yet, SinceFinally, After, Neither, Once, Yet, SinceFor, And, Nor, Because, Or, Yet, SoFor, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhich is NOT a complete sentence?The hen laid an egg.Lasted a long time.The rain fell all day.
- 3. Multiple Choice
What does the highlighted FANBOYS combine?
Now, I will go home or look for another job. I will not give up!
Compound Subject
Compound Verb
Compound Object
Combining Complete Thoughts
- 4. Multiple Choice
What does the highlighted FANBOYS combine?
Sarah and Maddie like to play video games after school.
Compound Subjects
Compound Verbs
Compound Objects
Combining Complete Thoughts
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat three things constitute a sentence?SUBJECTVERBSUBJECT, VERB AND A COMPLETE THOUGHTCOMPLETE THOUGTH
- 6. Multiple Choice
Identify the SWABI.
When Alex is done with a book, he records it on her reading chart.
he
on
When
done
- 7. Multiple Choice
Identify the SWABI.
Since many students had a wrong hypothesis, we discussed the experiment in depth.
experiment
Since
hypothesis
Since many students had a wrong hypothesis
- 8. Multiple Choice
Identify the SWABI.
Kendall wanted to share information about the upcoming election because she strongly supported her candidate.
Kendall wanted to share information
because
wanted
Kendall
- 9. Multiple Choice
What type of conjunction: While you're here, get some work done.
FANBOYS (coordinating)
SWABI (subordinating)
- 10. Multiple Choice
What's the subordinating conjunction: Since you got a haircut, I haven't seen you.
I
haven't
seen
Since
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat's the subordinating conjunction: I need to go to the bookstore before we leave the mall.needleavethebefore
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat's the subordinating conjunction: We can't be together if you drive that car.ifwetogetherbe
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of conjunction: Erica went to Trent's party, so now she's in trouble.FANBOYS (coordinating)SWABI (subordinating)
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which answer correctly defines an independent clause?
Subject and Verb= Complete thought
Fragment
Run-on
Subordinate, Subject and Verb= complete thought
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these is NOT a coordinating conjunction?YetSoByNor
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of conjunction is highlighted in the sentence below?
The outfielders wear glasses; consequently, the sun won't find them.coordinatingcorrelativesubordinatingconjunctive adverb - 17. Multiple Choice
Which of the following conjunctive adverbs shows time relationships?
Anyhow
Conversely
Next
However
- 18. Multiple Choice
Which of the following conjunctive adverbs adds information?
Anyhow
Conversely
However
Furthermore
- 19. Multiple Choice
Which of the following conjunctive adverbs shows a contrast or opposites?
Accordingly
However
Subsequently
Therefore
- 20. Multiple Choice
Which of the following conjunctive adverbs shows time relationships?
Similarly
Meanwhile
Instead
Otherwise
- 21. Multiple Choice
Which of the following conjunctive adverbs shows a contrast or opposites?
Otherwise
Likewise
Therefore
Thus
- 22. Multiple Choice
RULE: Only use a comma before a FANBOYS conjunction if it is joining 2 complete sentences (independent clauses) together.
Should you use a comma in the following sentence?
"I can't believe Sarah said that, but I believe you that she did."
yes
no
- 23. Multiple Choice
RULE: Only use a comma before a FANBOYS conjunction if it is joining 2 complete sentences (independent clauses) together.
Should you use a comma in the following sentence?
"I waited a long time but my friend never showed up."
Correct Sentence
Missing a comma.
- 24. Multiple Choice
RULE: Only use a comma before a FANBOYS conjunction if it is joining 2 complete sentences (independent clauses) together.
Should you use a comma in the following sentence?
"I am excited for spring break, so I can spend a week in our cabin in the woods."
Correct Sentence
Comma misplaced
- 25. Multiple Choice
RULE: Only use a comma before a FANBOYS conjunction if it is joining 2 complete sentences (independent clauses) together.
Should you use a comma in the following sentence?
"We spent all day building a perfect snow fort and it melted."
Correct sentence
Missing comma
- 26. Multiple Choice
RULE: Only use a comma before a FANBOYS conjunction if it is joining 2 complete sentences (independent clauses) together.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
Our apartment walls, are very thin so we can hear our neighbors talking.
Our, apartment walls, are very thin so we can hear our neighbors talking.
Our apartment walls are very thin, so we can hear our neighbors talking.
Our apartment walls are very, thin so we can hear our neighbors talking.
- 27. Multiple ChoiceA conjunction is a part of speech thathas a functionconnects words and phrasesdescribes functionstransitions between paragraphs
- 28. Multiple Choice
RULE: Only use a comma before a FANBOYS conjunction if it is joining 2 complete sentences (independent clauses) together.
Which sentence is correct?
Jed and Joey put hot fudge, and whipped cream on their ice cream.
Jed and Joey put hot fudge on their ice cream, and they also added cherries.
Jed and Joey put hot fudge and, whipped cream on their ice cream.
Jed and Joey put hot fudge on their ice cream, they also added cherries.
- 29. Multiple Choice
RULE: Only use a comma before a FANBOYS conjunction if it is joining 2 complete sentences (independent clauses) together.
Which sentence is correct?
Betty likes to eat pizza but she likes spaghetti better.
Betty likes to eat pizza but, she likes spaghetti better.
Betty likes to eat pizza but likes spaghetti better.
Betty likes to eat pizza, but likes spaghetti better.
- 30. Multiple Choice
RULE: Only use a comma before a FANBOYS conjunction if it is joining 2 complete sentences (independent clauses) together.
Which sentence is correct?
Eli sat down to do his homework but his sister ate it.
Eli sat down to do his homework, but his sister ate it.
Eli sat down to do his homework but, his sister ate it.
Eli sat down to do his homework, his sister ate it.
- 31. Multiple Choice
RULE: Only use a comma before a FANBOYS conjunction if it is joining 2 complete sentences (independent clauses) together.
Which sentence is correct?
Snoopy went to his dog house to eat and take a nap.
Snoopy went to his dog house to eat, and take a nap.
Snoopy went to his dog house to eat, he took a nap.
Snoopy went to his dog house to eat and, take a nap.
- 32. Multiple Choice
RULE: Only use a comma before a FANBOYS conjunction if it is joining 2 complete sentences (independent clauses) together.
Which sentence is correct?
Linus lost his blanket, and started to cry.
Linus lost his blanket, and he started to cry.
Linus lost his blanket and he started to cry.
Linus lost his blanket and, started to cry.
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