F.A.N.B.O.Y
Transitions
Semicolon
200

what does the F in f.a.n.b.o.y represent?

FOR

200

Because/Before it was raining, I didn't walk my dog.

Because

200

I had a huge meal; however, I am already hungry again.

yes or no 

yes

400

When using a fanboy to connect two sentences, a comma goes before or after the fanboy?

Before

400

Among/Over the trees of the forest, the deer's ran gracefully.

Among

400

Independent clauses:

Are clauses that make sense when they stand alone

600

I had to go eat dinner,..........I really wanted to play outside.

I had to go eat dinner, BUT I really wanted to play outside.

600

Because/Even though you are always late, you can still be trusted.

Even though

600

Where does the semicolon go?
Dad is going bald his hair is getting thinner and thinner.

bald;

800

It was hot out, ......... I brought a water bottle to keep me cooled off.

It was hot out, SO I brought a water bottle to keep me cooled off.

800

That would not be smart. Despite/In other words, that would be foolish.

In other words

800

Where does the semicolon go?
You need new brakes otherwise you may not be able to stop in time.

brakes;