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Conjunctions
Identify conjunctions
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The Mindsets
100

What changes, if any, should be made to the following sentence?

Recently I have been watching a lot of movies.

Recently, I have been watching a lot of movies. 

(comma after recently=Introductory Adverb) 

100

What are the coordinating conjunctions of FANBOYS?

for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so

100

I love music and dancing. 

And

100

Is the following a run-on sentence? 

Everyone in the bleachers cheered when Carly finished singing the national anthem before the start of the game. 

No. 

100

True or false. In "Mindsets," the author, Dweck, says that a fixed mindset is pessimistic and a growth mindset is optimistic.

True

200

What changes, if any, should be made to the following sentence?

While, I am doing the dishes I listen to music. 

While I am doing the dishes, I listen to music. 


200

What does the acronym THAMO stand for?

therefore, however, although, meanwhile, otherwise

200

That was a big mistake because you missed the big game. 

because

200

Which conjunction in the following sentence is one of the FANBOYS:

If our team wins tomorrow, Justin Herbert will throw us a party, and we will drench our coach in Gatorade.



and

200

What is the full name of the author of "The Mindsets" 

Carol S. Dweck

300

What changes, if any, should be made to the following sentence?

To stay on track I do my homework before the due date.

To stay on track, I do my homework before the due date.

300

Is the sentence below punctuated correctly? 

She had a pet turtle but it ran away. 

No. There needs to be a comma before the "but"

300

You are grounded; so, you must stay home. 

so

300

Identify the THAMO conjunction in the following sentence:

While I baked a cake, my husband went to grab some candles. 

while

300

An example of growth mindset is:

A. Avoiding trying something in case you fail.

B. Believing you can always do a bit better.

C. Believing people who work hard must lack ability.

D. Giving up after failure because there is no point.



B

400

Is the following a compound sentence?

The truck veered off the road and crashed into a stop sign. 

No. It has a compound verb, but it does not have two complete sentences/independent clauses. 

400

What are the subjunctive conjunctions of SWABI?

since, when/while, after, because, if 

400

Which term best describes the following: 

Because I did not finish the test.

A. dependent clause

B. independent clause 

Dependent clause

400

Which term accurately describes the following:

Although I do not enjoy cooking,

A. Dependent clause

B. Independent clause

A

400

In "Mindsets" the author recounts an experience she had with schoolchildren. What was the response of one of the children?  

"I love a challenge!" 

or


500

What changes, if any, should be make to the following sentence?

St. Patrick's day was celebrated on March 17th; however, I am wearing green today.

No change

Two independent clauses joined with a semi-colon and conjunction.

500

Identify the conjunction in the sentence below:

If I get to go to see the Wicked movie with my family, I am going to jump for joy! 

If

500

Since there is a party this Friday, I will do my homework Thursday night. 

Since 

500

Does the following sentence have a punctuation error?

No one was there so I left.

Yes. It needs a comma before the so.

500

Which one is an example of someone with a fixed mindset?

A. Sarah views her intelligence and abilities as fixed traits, often avoiding challenging subjects to protect her self-image of natural talent.

B. Alex views dedication, hard work, and challenging tasks as opportunities for learning and improvement, valuing constructive feedback as valuable information for growth.

C. Maya values growth, sees challenges as opportunities for skill development, and embraces effort, feedback, and consistent learning to enhance her abilities.

D. Daniel embraces challenges and mistakes as opportunities for success, demonstrating resilience and commitment to continuous improvement despite setbacks.



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