AAAWWUBBIS
FANBOYS
Parts of Speech
Supporting Details
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100

What do each A stand for in the acronym AAAWWUBBIS?

After, Although, and As

100

What does the Y in the acronym FANBOYS stand for?

Yet

100

What is a verb?

an action word.

100

What is the supporting details in this sentence?

Reading every day is important because it improves your vocabulary, helps you concentrate, and makes you a better writer.

Reading improves your vocabulary, helps you concentrate, and makes you a better writer.

100

What does the S stand for in the acronym AAAWWUBBIS

Since

200

What is the AAAWWUBBIS word in the following sentence:

Richard will need to practice more if he wants to make the soccer team in the fall.

If

200

What is the FANBOYS word in this sentence? 

She studied hard for the test, so she got a good grade.

So

200

What is the common noun in the sentence?

Yesterday, I visited Central Park and saw many dogs playing.

Dogs
200

Which of the following is a supporting detail to the passage:

Water bottle trends have become really popular, especially among students and young people. Many people like reusable bottles because they help the environment and come in fun colors and designs. Brands like Stanley and Hydro Flask have made water bottles a fashion statement, not just something to drink from. Carrying a trendy water bottle shows personality and helps people stay healthy by drinking more water throughout the day.

A. Water bottles can show your personality.

B. Name brand water bottles can be expensive. 

C. Carrying a water bottle can be good for your health.

D. The first water bottle was made in 1894. 

A. Water bottles can show your personality.

200

What does the B stand for in the acronym FANBOYS?

But

300

What AAAWWUBBIS word fits best in the following sentence:

________ he submitted his project too late, Tommy wont reserve full credit. 

Because or Since 

300

What FANBOYS belongs in the follow sentence:

I wanted to go to the park, _____ it started raining.

But

300

What is the adverb in the following sentence?

The small cat ran quickly across the yard.

Quickly 

300

What 3 things do supporting details give the reader?

helps explain, prove, or give more information about the main idea of a paragraph or text.

300

What is a independent clause?

A complete thought that can stand on its own. 

400

What does an AAAWWUBBIS word connect?

An independent clause and a dependent clause 
400

Where do the commas belong?

I wanted to go to the movie but my brother wanted to stay home.

I wanted to go to the movie, but my brother wanted to stay home.

400

What is the difference between a common and proper noun?

a proper noun is a SPECIFIC person, place, thing, or idea.  

400

Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail for the main idea: "Exercise is good for your health"?

A) Exercise can help you maintain a healthy weight.
B) Exercise strengthens your muscles and bones.
C) Exercise improves your mood and reduces stress.
D) Exercise makes you more prone to injury.   

D

400

Identify the AAAWWUBBIS word and FANBOYS word in the following sentence:

Although it was raining, we still went trick-or-treating, and we had a great time.

AAAWWUBBIS- Although

FANBOYS- and 

500

What is a dependent clause?

It is an incomplete thought that cannot stand on its own. 

500

Where do the commas belong?

I packed my backpack with pencils notebooks snacks and a water bottle but I forgot my calculator at home.

I packed my backpack with pencils, notebooks, snacks, and a water bottle, but I forgot my calculator at home.

500

Fix the Capitalization in this sentence.

emma and i went to paris to see the eiffel tower.

Emma and I went to Paris to see the Eiffel Tower.

500

What are the supporting details in this passage?

Hot air balloons are really cool because they let you see amazing views from high in the sky. You can see mountains, rivers, and towns from above, which makes it feel like an adventure. They are also quiet and peaceful, so you can really enjoy floating through the air.

1. You can see amazing views 

2. They are quiet and peaceful 

500

What is an Acronym?

A short word made from the first letters of other words in a phrase to help you remember.