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Why was the computer rushed to the hospital?
Because it caught a bad "virus"
Virus: A corrupt file in a computer or an organism that makes is sick by attacking our cells.
Why did the girl attach speakers to her head?
Because her hair needed more "volume"!
Volume: The intensity of sound; a scientific term with a specific mathematical measurement; the amount of hair thickness/fluffiness
Why is the cyclops such an unhappy teacher?
Because he only has one "pupil"
Pupil: Center part of the eye; a student
What did the pen say to the broken pencil?
You're so "point" less!
Point: A sharp tip; a specific location plotted on a graph; direct attention using a gesture
What are the FANBOYS conjunctions?
F = for
A= and
N = nor
B = but
O = or
Y = yet
S = so
Why were the fans covering their noses at the baseball game?
Because the batter hit a "foul" ball
Foul: A disgusting odor or taste; cruel/wicked; a penalty in a sport.
Why is lightning so good at bowling, yet terrible at baseball?
Because it's always "striking"!
Strike: A penalty in baseball; the goal in bowling (to knock all pins down on the first throw); a protest; to hit with force
What do NBA players love to get at the doctor's office?
3 point "shots"
Shot: An opportunity; a vaccine; a photograph; firing a gun; to kick, hit or throw a ball to score.
What is a guitarist's favorite type of sandwhich?
A peanut butter and "jam" sandwich.
Jam: A type of thick jelly; an awkward situation; to get stuck; to play music
Combine these sentences with a FANBOYS conjunction: “He was tired. He finished his homework.”
He was tired, but he finished his homework.
Which classroom object is the "king" of the school?
The "ruler"
Ruler: A person who rules a country/a flat piece of wood used to measure other objects.
Why is Cinderella never allowed to join the soccer team?
Because she keeps running away from the "ball"!
Ball: A round or oval object used for spots; a formal/fancy dance
What is a trampoline's favorite season?
Spring: A metal coil; a season; water that comes from under the ground
What does the human body and a prison have in common?
They both have "cells"!
Cells: The basic unit of life; a small room within a prison
Choose the correct FANBOYS word:
He didn’t read the directions, ___ he got the answers wrong.
So
Why are leopards never able to camouflage themselves?
Because they're always "spotted".
Spot: A dot; to see/locate
How do you know the ocean is very friendly?
It's always "waving"!
Wave: the movement/sound of the water; a signal with your hand; a type of hairstyle.
How does a bee groom its hairs?
With a honey "comb"!
Comb: A tool with teeth used to groom hair; a structure built by bees to store honey
Why is a period a prisoner's favorite punctuation mark?
Because it ends a "sentence"!
Sentence: The punishment given to a person found guilty by a court; a group of words expressing a complete idea.
Choose the best FANBOYS conjunction:
"You can write a summary, ___ you can create a comic strip to show understanding."
or
What do you call a bad of Doritos on top of a laptop?
Computer "chips"!
Chips: a crispy snack; plastic tokens; to break off; device that provide memory within a computer or electronic device
What animal do you call to warn your friend that something is going to hit their head?
"DUCK!"
Duck: an animal; a warning used for someone to bend down quickly
Why is tennis such a noisy sport?
Because there is always a "racket" involved!
Racket: A type of paddle used in sports; a loud, unpleasant noise such as traffic accident or a crowd arguing.
Why are dogs and trees so similar?
Because they both have a lot of "bark"!
Bark: the outer covering of tree branches; the sound made by dogs
Use a FANBOYS conjunction to combine:
The poem was short. It was powerful.
The poem was short, but it was powerful.