FANBOYS
What does the F in FANBOYS stand for?
For
The I in SWABI stands for...
If
The H in THAMOs stands for...
However
Do you use commas for Front SWABIs or Middle SWABIs?
Front SWABIs
What does the B in FANBOYS stand for?
But
________ I called my mom, she hung up on me!
When
Juan was upset; _________, he didn't cry.
However
Independent Clauses
For, And, or Nor?
I couldn't get the car to start, ______ could I find my bicycle to get to school.
Nor
Because or If?
Justin was really angry ________ I ate the last cookie.
Because
Otherwise or Meanwhile?
Wendell saved his game before he turned off the console; ___________, all his progress would be lost.
Otherwise
Where does the comma go in this sentence?
I should do my homework but I want to take a nap.
before "but"
But, Or, or Yet?
I wanted to tell you, __________ I was afraid you would hate me.
But
After or If?
_________ I finish reading my book, then I can get the next in the series.
If
Meanwhile or otherwise?
Lila finished the group project all by herself; ___________, Nina played games on her phone and forgot about it altogether.
Meanwhile
Is this comma in the right place?
After school, I went to the park.
Yes, correct.
Best FANBOYS for these sentences?
I threw my hair up in a bun, ______ I was already late to school. I needed to eat some breakfast, _____ I grabbed a granola bar.
FOR, SO
Best SWABIs for these sentences?
__________ Shelley moved away, things haven't been the same. I wonder if it's _________ she was truly my best friend.
Since/After , Because
Which THAMOs works best?
I didn't feel very well after the game; ________, I tripped over the soccer ball as it passed me.
Also