Grammar Gurus
A word like "and," "but," or "or" that connects sentences.
CONJUNCTION
Using facts and reason to solve a problem.
LOGIC
To blend into a new culture or group.
ASSIMILATE
To examine something very closely, like a detective.
SCRUNTINIZED
An argument that proves someone else is wrong.
REBUTTAL
This short word shows strong emotion, like "Wow!" or "Ouch!"
INTERJECTION
Combining different pieces of information to make something new.
SYNTHESIZE
Favoring one side over another in an unfair way.
BIAS
To do something on purpose and not by accident.
DELIBERATELY
An idea that is fair, logical, and based on truth.
VALID
This is the synonym for "Conjunction" that starts with the letter B.
BRIDGE/BOND
If you use your brain to realize you need a coat because it's snowing, you are using this.
LOGIC
If a news reporter only talks about the good things their favorite team did, they are showing this.
BIAS
If you look at every single tiny detail of a map, you have done this.
SCRUTINIZED
If a lawyer shows a video that proves their client didn't do it, they are giving a
REBUTTAL
In the sentence "Hey! Stop that," "Hey" is this part of speech.
INTERJECTION
To take what you learned in Science and what you saw on the news to form a new idea.
SYNTHESIZE
When a person learns the language and rules of a new country to fit in.
ASSIMILATE
If you walked extra slow just so you would be late for a test, you acted this way.
DELIBERATELY
If your teacher says your excuse for late homework is "fair and acceptable," they are saying it is
VALID
The acronym "FANBOYS" helps you remember these.
CONJUNCTIONS
An antonym for "Logic" that starts with the letter C.
CHAOS/CONFUSION
An antonym for "Assimilate" that means to be left out or pushed away.
A synonym for "Deliberately" that starts with the letter I.
INTENTIONALLY
The antonym for "Valid" which means it is fake or not acceptable.
INVALID