Subject & Predicate
For, And, So
Nor. vs Or.
But vs Yet
F.A.N.B.O.Y.S.
100
What does a sentence need to have?
Hint: Think in general terms.
subject and predicate
100
Which coordinating conjunction is similar to the word "because"?
For
100
According to the Grammar Flipbook Review, which coordinating conjunction is used to combine untrue things or for negation?
nor
100
We use this conjunction for unexpected situations or contradictions. What is it?
"yet"
100
According to the Grammar Flipbook, when do we use commas in front of a FANBOYS conjunction?
When we have 2 independent clauses
OR
When we have 2 complete sentences that can stand alone
200
Which part of a sentence contains the verb?
predicate
200
According to the Grammar Flipbook Review, which coordinating conjunction shows a consequence/result?
so
200
What is a word that "nor" is often used with or paired with?
Bonus: What is a word that "or" is often used with?
Hint: Both answers are very similar.
(100 points with 10 seconds to answer)
neither
(Bonus) either
200
Rewrite the bolded section and correct the following comma splice with the BEST coordinating conjunction:
I have fun when I watch television, it interferes with my studies. 
I have fun when I watch television, but it interferes with my studies.
(must be word for word)
200
What is a comma splice an example of?
Hint: What do we call this type of grammar error?
Bonus: Name one way we can fix comma splices. (100 points with 20 seconds to answer)
Run-on sentence
(Bonus) Use a comma + FANBOYS
OR
Break up the comma splice into 2 sentences
300
According to the Grammar Review, what is the following an example of?
Running down the lane and into the forest.
Bonus: What do we need to include above to complete the thought? (100 points with 15 seconds to answer)
Sentence Fragment
(Bonus) A subject
300
Correct the following sentence:
I love to eat bacon eggs and toast.
Bonus: How many possible answers are there to this question? Why? (200 points with 20 seconds to answer)
I love to eat bacon, eggs, and toast.
OR
I love to eat bacon, eggs and toast.
(Bonus) Two possible answers. The final comma (the Oxford comma) before and & or is optional in a list. They are usually used in American English.
300
Correct and rewrite the bolded section in the following sentences:
Anna has two options to choose from. She can either go to the movies and go to the gym.
Bonus: Why did you make the correction? (150 points with 20 seconds to answer)
Correction: Replace "and" with "or"
Anna has two options to choose from. She can either go to the movies or go to the gym.
(must be word for word)
(Bonus) "Or" is the best conjunction to use here because Anna has two options to choose from: the movies OR the gym.
300
Correct and rewrite the bolded section in the following sentence without adding any new words:
He was nervous for the audition, but excited for the possibilities.
Bonus: Explain why you made the correction. (100 points with 15 seconds to answer)
Correction: He was nervous for the audition but excited for the possibilities.
(Bonus) We only use commas with FANBOYS when there are 2 independent clauses.
300
Combine and rewrite the bolded section in the following sentences with the BEST coordinating conjunction:
Hint: Do not change the order of the sentences.
I am allergic to wheat. I can’t eat that sandwich.
Bonus: Now, combine the following sentences with a different conjunction: (200 points with 25 seconds to answer)
Hint: The order has now changed
I can’t eat that sandwich. I am allergic to wheat.
I am allergic to wheat, so I can’t eat that sandwich.
(Bonus) I can’t eat that sandwich, for I am allergic to wheat.
400
Identify the complete subject and complete predicate of the following sentence:
Emily's sisters like to paint.
Bonus: What is the simple subject? (100 points with 15 seconds to answer)
Complete subject: Emily's sisters
Complete predicate: like to paint.
(Bonus) sisters
400
Rewrite the bolded section of the following sentence by replacing a word with a comma + coordinating conjunction:
Emily was tired and could not focus because she did not sleep well last night.
Hint: Replace a single word with a comma + coordinating conjunction
Emily was tired and could not focus, for she did not sleep well last night.
(must be word for word)
400
Complete the following sentence using a coordinating conjunction (and possibly a comma). Write the completed bolded section. Pay attention to punctuations.
The capital of the United States is not New York City_____ is it Los Angeles.
Bonus: Do we need a comma? Why? (200 points with 20 seconds to answer)
The capital of the United States is not New York City, nor is it Los Angeles.
(must have comma)
(Bonus) Yes, there are two independent clauses.
400
Correct and rewrite the bolded section in the following sentence with the BEST coordinating conjunction.
John hates the school’s strict discipline policy, Arnold thinks it is essential for a safe learning environment.
Bonus: Explain why your conjunction is the best to use here. (200 points with 20 seconds to answer)
John hates the school’s strict discipline policy, but Arnold thinks it is essential for a safe learning environment.
(Bonus) There is a clear contrast between John and Arnold's opinions on the discipline policy. Therefore, "but" is the best conjunction to use.
400
Correct and rewrite the bolded section in the following sentence with the BEST coordinating conjunction:
Jane will not try out for our computer club, so will she join our math team.
Jane will not try out for our computer club, nor will she join our math team.
500
Identify the simple subject and the complete predicate in the following sentence:
Our team’s injured player scored the winning goal.
Bonus: Name the complete subject (200 points with 15 seconds to answer)
simple subject: player
complete predicate: scored the winning goal.
(Bonus) Our team's injured player
(all answers must be word for word)
500
Correct the following sentence with the a coordinating conjunction:
I went to the store, I went to the gym afterwards.
Bonus: What do we call the grammar mistake shown above? (200 points with 15 seconds to answer)
Answer: I went to the store, and I went to the gym afterwards.
(must be word for word)
(Bonus) comma splice
500
Correct the following sentence by replacing the conjunction with the BEST coordinating conjunction. Write the bolded section only. Pay attention to punctuation.
I will not support this decision, but will I stay silent.
I will not support this decision, nor will I stay silent.
(must be word for word)
500
Use the BEST coordinating conjunction to combine and rewrite the bolded section in the following sentences:
Hint: Do not change the order of the sentences.
I am lactose intolerant, I love to eat ice cream.
Bonus: How do you know you used the BEST conjunction? (200 points with 20 seconds to answer)
I am lactose intolerant, yet I love to eat ice cream.
(must be word for word)
(Bonus) "yet" is used for unexpected or contrary situations/contradictions.
500
Combine and rewrite the bolded section in the following sentence with the BEST coordinating conjunction:
My sister told me about almond milk ice cream. I went to the store to find some.
Bonus: Is the answer a compound or complex sentence? (200 points with 15 seconds to answer)
My sister told me about almond milk ice cream, so I went to the store to find some.
(must be word for word)
(Bonus) compound sentence
600
Name the complete subject and the simple predicate in the following sentence:
The taxi driver drove very quickly through the neighborhood.
Bonus: Name the complete predicate (200 points with 15 seconds to answer)
complete subject: The taxi driver
simple predicate: drove
(Bonus) drove very quickly through the neighborhood
(all answers must be word for word)
600
Combine and rewrite the bolded section of the following section with the BEST coordinating conjunction.
Jack is imaginative and talented. He will be able to attract fans.
Bonus: How do you know you used the BEST conjunction? (100 points with 15 seconds to answer)
talented, so he
(must be word for word)
(Bonus) "So" is used when there is a cause and effect relationship/consequence/result
(must be one of these explanations)
600
Combine the following sentences with a coordinating conjunction. Write the bolded section only. Pay close attention to punctuations.
Be ready to leave by ten a.m. We will leave without you.
Be ready to leave by ten a.m., or we will leave without you.
(must have correct punctuations and be word for word)
600
Correct and rewrite the bolded section in the following sentence with the BEST coordinating conjunction.
City revenues were very low this year, so the city still managed to avoid a deficit.
(Bonus) How do you know ____ is the BEST coordinating conjunction here?
City revenues were very low this year, yet the city still managed to avoid a deficit.
(must be word for word)
(Bonus) "yet" is used for unexpected or contrary situations/contradictions. The second clause is a clear contradiction to the first clause.
600
Correct and rewrite the bolded section of the comma splice with the BEST coordinating conjunction:
We must protect freedom of the press, we will lose all our freedoms.
Bonus: Why is ____ the best option? (200 points with 20 seconds to answer)
We must protect freedom of the press, or we will lose all our freedoms.
(Bonus) "Or" is the best conjunction because there are two clear options to choose from