Definitions
Define Subject
The main part of the sentence that DOES the action.
Since, when/while, after/as, because, if...
What does THAMO stand for?
Therefore, However, Also, Meanwhile, Otherwise
What does FANBOYS stand for?
FOR, AND, NOR, BUT, OR, YET, SO
Does the conjunction separate two A) clauses B)Subjects C) Verbs D) Objects
I wanted to go, but I was too tired.
A) Clauses
Define Verb
An action (or state of being)
1.Identify the SWABI and the sentence with the correct punctuation.
A) Because it was raining we stayed inside.
B) Because it was raining, we stayed inside.
C) Because, it was raining we stayed inside.
D) Because it was raining we, stayed inside.
2) B
Identify the THAMO and the sentence with the correct punctuation.
A) She forgot her lunch; therefore she was hungry.
B) She forgot her lunch, therefore, she was hungry.
C) She forgot her lunch; therefore, she was hungry.
D) She forgot her lunch therefore, she was hungry.
1) Therefore
2) C
Identify the FANBOYS conjunction and the sentence with the correct punctuation.
A) I wanted to go but, I was too tired.
B) I wanted to go, but I was too tired.
C) I wanted, to go but I was too tired.
D) I wanted to go but I, was too tired.
2) B
Does the conjunction separate two A) clauses B) Subjects C) Verbs D) Objects
I like pizza and pasta.
D) Objects
Define Object
The part of the sentence RECEIVING the Action (or being acted upon
3. Identify the SWABI and the sentence with the correct punctuation.
A) Although it was late we kept working.
B) Although, it was late we kept working.
C) Although it was late, we kept working.
D) Although it was, late we kept working.
1) Although
2) C
Identify the THAMO and the sentence with the correct punctuation.
A) He studied hard; also, he asked for help.
B) He studied hard, also he asked for help.
C) He studied hard also, he asked for help.
D) He studied hard; also he asked for help.
1) Also
2) A
Identify the FANBOYS conjunction and the sentence with the correct punctuation.
A) We could leave now, for it is getting late.
B) We could leave now for, it is getting late.
C) We could leave, now for it is getting late.
D) We could leave now for it, is getting late.
1) FOR
2) A
Does the conjunction separate two A) clauses B)Subjects C) Verbs D) Objects
Maria and Josh studied for hours.
B) Subjects
What is a conjunction?
A word that connects words/phrases/clauses in a sentence. (Simple answer: a word that connects)
Identify the SWABI and the sentence with the correct punctuation.
A) While I was cooking the phone rang.
B) While I was cooking, the phone rang.
C) While, I was cooking the phone rang.
D) While I was cooking the, phone rang.
1) While
2) B
Identify the THAMO and the sentence with the correct punctuation.
A) We could leave now; otherwise, we will be late.
B) We could leave now, otherwise we will be late.
C) We could leave now otherwise, we will be late.
D) We could leave now; otherwise we will be late.
1) Otherwise
2) A
Identify the FANBOYS conjunction and the sentence with the correct punctuation.
A) He brought chips and, salsa.
B) He brought chips, and salsa.
C) He brought chips and salsa.
D) He brought, chips and salsa.
1) AND
2) C
Does the conjunction separate two A) clauses B)Subjects C) Verbs D) Objects
We can stay home or go out.
C) Verbs
Define Clause
A group of words with a subject or verb and has a complete thought
What are the two rules for punctuating SWABIS
1) If the SWABI comes at the beginning of the sentence, there is a comma between the dependent and independent clause.
2) If the SWABI is in the middle of a sentence, there is NO comma.
What are the two rules for punctuating THAMOS?
2) THAMOS must be surrounded by commas.
What is the rule for punctuating FANBOYS?
1) If a FANBOY separates two independent clauses, a comma is needed before the FANBOY; otherwise, no comma is needed.
Does the conjunction separate two A) clauses B)Subjects C) Verbs D) Objects
I didn’t want to go, but my friend convinced me.
A) Clauses