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What are words that join other words, phrases, or clauses called?
conjunctions
Which of the following sentences contains a coordinating conjunction? a. Apples and oranges are my favorite fruits. b. Neither one likes apples. c. Although milk is good for you, some people just don't like it.
a. Apples and oranges are my favorite fruits. (and)
What is the meaning of the suffix -less?
a. Full of b. without c. again
b. without
What is the conjunction in the following sentence?
I really like to run, for there are many health benefits.
for
The cheer team performed their routine perfectly yet they came in 3rd place.
comma before yet
The cheer team performed their routine perfectly, yet they came in 3rd place.
Acronym for coordinating conjunctions
F.A.N.B.O.Y.S
Which of the following sentences contains a coordinating conjunction? What conjunction? a. Neither my mom nor my dad like fruit. b. Although fruit is good for you, some people just don't like it.
a. Neither my mom nor my dad like fruit. (nor)
What is the meaning of the word mistreated? Since the student mistreated his phone, the screen broke.
a.Treated incorrectly b.Treated nicely c.ignored
a. treated incorrectly
What is the conjunction in the following sentence?
We can go swimming, or we can go to the zoo.
or
Since you didn't do your homework the party is canceled.
comma before the
Since you didn't do your homework, the party is canceled.
Which sentence contains a coordinating conjunction? a. She was a nice person, so she had a lot of friends. b. Although vegetables are good for you, some people don't eat them.
a. She was a nice person, so she had a lot of friends. (so)
What is the meaning of the word unfit? Miguel was so tired, he was unfit to drive.
a. In perfect condition b.Not in good condition
b.Not in good condition
What is the conjunction in the following sentence?
She is sweet, yet she has a temper.
yet
You will need your ipad a pencil a notebook and markers for class.
after ipad - after pencil - after notebook
You will need your ipad, a pencil, a notebook, and markers for class.
What does the letter N in FANBOYS stand for?
NOR
Which sentence contains a coordinating conjunction? a. While we studied, she slept. b. Let's go to the park, for it is a beautiful day.
b. Let's go to the park, for it is a beautiful day. (for)
What is the meaning of the prefix inter-? My parents are taking an international flight to Mexico from France.
a. between b. long c. around
a. between
What is the conjunction in the following sentence?
Cats are great pets, but dogs are better pets!
but
First the writer points out "that from some distance someone might have thought I was making a fire in my hands."
after first - after out
First, the writer points out, "that from some distance someone might have thought I was making a fire in my hands."
What does the letter Y in FANBOYS stand for?
YET
Which sentence contains a coordinating conjunction? a. Since I didn't set an alarm, I missed my bus. b. I want a snack, but I can't find anything that I want to eat.
b. I want a snack, but I can't find anything that I want to eat. (but)
What is the meaning of the prefix semi-? The students arranged their chairs in a semi-circle to watch the video.
a. whole b. close c. half
c. half
What is the conjunction in the following sentence?
I don't make good grades, nor do I try very hard in school.
nor
Sophia traveled to Orlando Florida every April.
after Orlando - before Florida
Sophia traveled to Orlando, Florida every April.