FANBOYS Meaning
Why would you use the FANBOYS "for" in a compound sentence?
To show a reason
IF THIS IS THE LAST QUESTION, YOU WIN!
What FANBOYS would best combine the sentence?
My dog ran away, _____ I went to look for him.
So
SWAP POINTS WITH ANOTHER TEAM!
What FANBOYS would best combine the sentence?
Kelly loves to ride horses, ____ she doesn't like when they run too fast.
But
IF THIS IS THE LAST QUESTION, YOU WIN!
Combine these sentences:
Emily jumped off her bunk bed. She had to go to the hospital for a broken ankle.
Emily jumped off her bunk bed, so she had to go to the hospital for a broken ankle.
RESET YOUR SCORE TO ZERO!
Combine these sentences:
I love to eat donuts. I love to eat pancakes.
I love to eat donuts, and I love to eat pancakes.
CHOOSE THE QUESTION FOR THE NEXT TEAM!
Why would you use the FANBOYS "or" in a compound sentence?
To offer a choice
CHOOSE AGAIN!
What FANBOYS would best combine the sentence?
I don't like to play video games, ____ do I like to watch television.
Nor
DOUBLE YOUR SCORE!
What FANBOYS would best combine the sentence?
The Houston Astros won the World Series, ____ they worked very hard at practice.
For
TAKE 1000 POINTS FROM ANOTHER TEAM!
Combine these sentences:
Would you like to go see a movie? Would you rather go see a play?
Would you like to go see a movie, or would you rather go see a play?
GIVE 1000 (OF YOUR) POINTS TO ANOTHER TEAM!
Combine these sentences:
I want to do really well in class. I study hard.
I want to do really well in class, so I study hard.
HALVE YOUR SCORE!
Why would you use the FANBOYS "yet" in a compound sentence?
To show a different outcome
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What FANBOYS would best combine the sentence?
Amanda wants to play soccer, _____ she also wants to try out for cheer.
And
CHOOSE THE NEXT TEAM'S QUESTION!
What FANBOYS would best combine the sentence?
When do you want me to come over, _____ do you want to come over here?
Or
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Combine these sentences:
Abby would like to go to UT after graduating high school. She is also interested in Texas State.
Abby would like to go to UT after graduating high school, but she is also interested in Texas State.
CHOOSE ONE TEAM TO SKIP THEIR NEXT TURN!
Combine these sentences:
Running is a great activity to keep you healthy. All you do is sit on the couch.
Running is a great activity to keep you healthy, yet all you do is sit on the couch.
CHOOSE ANOTHER TEAM TO GET THESE POINTS!
Why would you use the FANBOYS "nor" in a compound sentence?
To express negatives
DOUBLE FREE POINTS!
What FANBOYS would best combine the sentence?
John and Sally are best friends, _____ they love to play outside together.
And
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What FANBOYS would best combine the sentence?
Andy, the armadillo, ran across the road, _____ he was ran over by a car.
So
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Combine these sentences:
Justin Bieber is the best artist. He has the best singing voice and dance moves.
Justin Bieber is the best artist, for he has the best singing voice and dance moves.
HALF POINTS!
Combine these sentences:
I want to go to my friend's house. We have the best time together.
I want to go to my friend's house, for we have the best time together.
YOU GET THE SAME SURPRISE AS THE LAST TEAM!
Why would you use the FANBOYS "so" in a compound sentence?
To show cause and effect
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What FANBOYS would best combine the sentence?
The job I wanted is no longer available, ____ I can still babysit until another position opens.
But
CHOOSE THE NEXT TEAM'S QUESTION!
What FANBOYS would best combine the sentence?
I should have been on time to school, _____ I was thirty minutes late.
Yet
BONUS 1,000!
Combine these sentences:
I am so excited to go to middle school. I'll miss my elementary school.
I am so excited to go to middle school, but I'll miss my elementary school.
FREE POINTS!
Combine these sentences:
Johnny doesn't like social studies. He doesn't like writing either.
Johnny doesn't like social studies, nor does he like writing.
BOMB!