Types of Conjunctions
Name one type of conjunction we discussed.
Coordinating or Subordinating
An independent clause is a __________ thought or sentence.
complete
What does FAN stand for?
For, And, Nor
What does SW stand for?
Since, While
SWABI stands for
Since, While, After, Because, If
A coordinating conjunction places _______ emphasis on two clauses.
EQUAL
A dependent clause is an _____________ thought or sentence.
incomplete
What does BOYS stand for?
But, Or, Yet, So
What does ABI stand for?
After, Because, If
What do FANBOYS stand for?
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
A subordinating conjunction has two types of clauses. What are the two types of clauses?
INDEPENDENT AND DEPENDENT
Which clause is this?
I ate the chocolate-chip cookies.
Independent Clause
Where does the comma usually go in a sentence with a FANBOYS?
before the FANBOYS
Which of the two SWABIs means "the reason is?"
Since and Because
Is the highlighted word a FANBOYS or SWABI?
Because you like Oreos, I ate them all to spite you.
SWABI
What type of conjunction uses FANBOYS?
Coordinating Conjunction
Which clause is this?
Because I was tired
Dependent Clause
What is the BEST FANBOYS for this sentence?
You can either go home, ________ you can stay at your friend's house.
Or
Choose the BEST SWABI for this sentence.
_________ you get this question right, then you get a point.
If
Is the highlighted word a FANBOYS or SWABI?
If you eat your vegetables, you can get cookies and cake.
FANBOYS
Which of the two conjunctions uses the FANBOYS/SWABI at the BEGINNING of the sentence?
Label the clauses in this sentence.
After the basketball game, we went to the store to grab Cheetos.
After the basketball game - dependent
we went to the store...-independent
What are the best FANBOYS for these sentences?
I like dogs ______ cats. I don't see why people need to choose one, _______ I truly like both.
Choose the best SWABIs for these sentences.
_________ the bell rings, class begins. ________ you came in after the bell, you are tardy.
After, Since/Because
If we wanted to make a coordinating conjunction compound sentence, what would we use?
FANBOYS