Word Choice
FANBOYS
Conjunctive Adverbs
Sentence Styles
100

What's a more appropriate term for "big" in the following sentence: "Airlines across the globe are currently experiencing big problems."

What is Major, Severe, or Dire?

100

Which FANBOYS best links these two sentences?

"It is cold outside. I wore a jacket."

What is so?

100

Which conjunctive adverb best connects the two sentences?

"John isn't a great musician. He's a savvy mechanic."

What is however?

100

Identify the type of the following sentence:

"A blizzard is currently sweeping across our nation."

What is simple?

200

What's a more suitable alternative for the term "good" in the following sentence?

"Jerry made a good score on the exam."

What is high, exemplary, or remarkable?

200

Which FANBOYS best connect the two ideas?

"You can try your absolute best. You can settle for less."

What is or?

200

Provide the conjunctive adverb that best links the ideas.

"You need to download the ACE app. You won't be able to request services."

What is otherwise?

200

Identify the sentence type.

"Thankfully, the weekend is almost upon us."

What is adverbial sentence?

300

Find a replacement for "things".

"The student had many things on his résumé that attested to his ability and achievements."

What are certifications or awards?
300

Provide the appropriate FANBOY.

"I repeated the instructions over and over. Some students were still utterly lost."

What is yet?

300

Provide the correct conjunctive adverb.

"Tom Brady had more passing touchdowns than any other qb. He had a higher passing completion and fewer turnovers. 

What is moreover or furthermore?

300

Identify the sentence style.

"Sarah, the student who made a perfect score on the ACT, has an aptitude for retaining knowledge."

What is an appositive?

400

Find a replacement for "stuff". 

"Most of the stuff in the folders can be shredded and discarded."

What are documents, files, or records?

400

Please provide the FANBOYS that links the two sentences?

"He did not pay the bill on time. He did not bother to call the credit card company to resolve the matter."

What is nor?

400

Find the appropriate conjunctive adverb that links the two ideas.

"Joey needed to renew his passport. He scheduled an appointment with his local post office."

What is accordingly or therefore?

400

Identify the style.

"We have much content to cover this semester; therefore, it's imperative that you all remain focused and ready to work."

What is a compound sentence? 

500

Replace the term "ok" in the following sentence. 

"If it's ok, we'd like to file our taxes separately."

What is acceptable, allowed, or permissible?

500

Provide the FANBOYS that best connects the two ideas.

"Bravery is paramount. If we never face our fears, we will never realize who we truly are."

What is for?

500

What punctuation mark should be placed to the left of "however" in the following sentence?

"Joseph tries to learn however he can."

What is nothing? 

500

Identify the type(s).

"Initially, we assumed that the test would be easy, but we quickly realized that we were inadequately prepared."

What are adverbial and compound sentences?