ELA: Seven Coordinating Conjunctions (FANBOYS) Practice
Using for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so to connect ideas
ELA: Seven Coordinating Conjunctions (FANBOYS) Practice
Using for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so to connect ideas
Language Arts - Grade 6-8
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Write the seven coordinating conjunctions represented by the acronym FANBOYS.
Each letter in FANBOYS stands for one conjunction.
The seven coordinating conjunctions are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so. - 2
Choose the best coordinating conjunction to complete the sentence: I wanted to finish the novel, _____ I was too tired to keep reading.
The best conjunction is but. The sentence should read: I wanted to finish the novel, but I was too tired to keep reading. - 3
Choose the best coordinating conjunction to complete the sentence: Maya packed a lunch, _____ she would not have to buy food at school.
Look for a cause and effect relationship.
The best conjunction is so. The sentence should read: Maya packed a lunch, so she would not have to buy food at school. - 4
Combine these two independent clauses using a coordinating conjunction: The rain stopped. The soccer field was still muddy.
One correct answer is: The rain stopped, but the soccer field was still muddy. The conjunction but shows contrast between the two ideas. - 5
Combine these two independent clauses using a coordinating conjunction: I can study after dinner. I can study before school.
Use the conjunction that shows a choice.
One correct answer is: I can study after dinner, or I can study before school. The conjunction or shows a choice between two options. - 6
Identify the coordinating conjunction in this sentence: The team practiced hard, yet they lost the championship game.
The coordinating conjunction is yet. It connects two independent clauses and shows contrast. - 7
Identify the coordinating conjunction in this sentence: The museum was closed, so we visited the park instead.
The coordinating conjunction is so. It connects the reason the museum was closed with the result that they visited the park. - 8
Correct the punctuation in this sentence: Liam wanted to join the debate team but he missed the sign-up deadline.
Check whether there is a complete sentence on both sides of the conjunction.
The corrected sentence is: Liam wanted to join the debate team, but he missed the sign-up deadline. A comma is needed before the coordinating conjunction when it joins two independent clauses. - 9
Correct the punctuation in this sentence: She brought pencils and a notebook to class.
The sentence is already correct: She brought pencils and a notebook to class. No comma is needed because and connects two items, not two independent clauses. - 10
Write a sentence using nor correctly.
Nor is usually used to add another negative idea.
One correct answer is: I did not text during the movie, nor did I talk loudly. The conjunction nor connects two negative ideas. - 11
Decide whether the sentence uses the coordinating conjunction correctly: The science project was difficult, for it required careful research and planning.
The coordinating conjunction is used correctly. In this sentence, for means because and explains why the science project was difficult. - 12
Write one original compound sentence using any FANBOYS conjunction. Underline or clearly label the coordinating conjunction you used.
A compound sentence has a complete sentence on both sides of the conjunction.
A correct answer should include two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction. For example: I finished my homework, and I packed my backpack for tomorrow. The coordinating conjunction is and.