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Conjunctions: SWABIs, FANBOYS, THAMOs Quiz

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What is SWABI used for?

Conjunctive adverbs
Subordinating conjunctions (correct)
Independent clauses
Coordinating conjunctions

What is a subordinating conjunction?

Combines two complete thoughts into one sentence

What are FANBOYS used for?

Conjunctive adverbs
Subordinating conjunctions
Dependent clauses
Coordinating conjunctions (correct)

What is a coordinating conjunction?

<p>A conjunction placed between words, phrases, clauses, or sentences of equal rank</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are THAMOs used for?

<p>Conjunctive adverbs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are conjunctive adverbs?

<p>Adverbs that join two independent clauses together</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the S in SWABI stand for?

<p>Since</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the W in SWABI stand for?

<p>When</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the A in SWABI stand for?

<p>After</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the B in SWABI stand for?

<p>Because</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the I in SWABI stand for?

<p>If</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the F in FANBOYS stand for?

<p>For</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the A in FANBOYS stand for?

<p>And</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the N in FANBOYS stand for?

<p>Nor</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the B in FANBOYS stand for?

<p>But</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the O in FANBOYS stand for?

<p>Or</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Y in FANBOYS stand for?

<p>Yet</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the S in FANBOYS stand for?

<p>So</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the T in THAMO stand for?

<p>Therefore</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the H in THAMO stand for?

<p>However</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the A in THAMO stand for?

<p>Also</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the M in THAMO stand for?

<p>Moreover</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the O in THAMO stand for?

<p>Otherwise</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an independent clause?

<p>A complete sentence</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a dependent clause?

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Flashcards

Subordinating Conjunctions

Words that combine two complete thoughts into a single complex sentence.

Coordinating Conjunctions

They connect words, phrases, clauses, or sentences of equal rank.

Conjunctive Adverbs

Adverbs that join two independent clauses together.

Independent Clause

A complete sentence with a subject and verb.

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Dependent Clause

An incomplete sentence that cannot stand alone.

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Conjunction

A word that connects two complete thoughts together.

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Subordinating Conjunctions

Words that introduce a dependent clause.

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Coordinating Conjunctions

Words that connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance.

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Conjunctive Adverbs

Adverbs that connect two independent clauses.

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Independent Clause

A group of words with a subject and a verb that make a complete thought.

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Dependent Clause

A group of words with a subject and a verb that do not make a complete thought.

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Conjunctions

Words used to join words, phrases, clauses, or sentences to create complex sentences.

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Subordinating Conjunctions

Words that introduce a dependent clause and show its relationship to the independent clause.

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Coordinating Conjunctions

Words that join words, phrases, clauses, or sentences of equal grammatical rank.

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Conjunctive Adverbs

Adverbs that connect two independent clauses by showing a logical relationship between them.

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Independent Clause

A group of words that forms a grammatically correct sentence.

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Dependent Clause

A group of words that does not form a grammatically correct sentence on its own.

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Conjunctions

Words that help connect different parts of a sentence and create complex relationships.

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Subordinating Conjunctions

Words that join a dependent clause to an independent clause by showing their relationship.

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Coordinating Conjunctions

Words that connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance within a sentence.

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Conjunctive Adverbs

Adverbs that connect two independent clauses, showing a logical relationship or transition between them.

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Independent Clause

A sentence that expresses a complete thought and can stand alone.

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Dependent Clause

A sentence that does not express a complete thought on its own.

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Conjunctions

Words that connect words, phrases, or clauses, creating complex relationships within a sentence.

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Subordinating Conjunctions

Words that introduce a dependent clause and show its relationship to the main clause.

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Coordinating Conjunctions

Words that connect elements of equal grammatical rank, creating a balanced sentence.

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Conjunctive Adverbs

Adverbs that connect two independent clauses by showing a logical transition or relationship between them.

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Study Notes

SWABIs

SWABI stands for Subordinating Conjunctions.
Subordinating conjunctions combine two complete thoughts into one sentence.
Examples include since, when, after, because, and if.

FANBOYS

FANBOYS refers to Coordinating Conjunctions.
Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, clauses, or sentences of equal rank.
The acronym includes for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so.

THAMOs

THAMO denotes Conjunctive Adverbs.
Conjunctive adverbs join two independent clauses together.
Key terms in THAMO are therefore, however, also, moreover, and otherwise.

Clauses

An Independent Clause is a complete sentence that can stand alone.
A Dependent Clause is an incomplete sentence that cannot stand alone.

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Test your knowledge of conjunctions with this quiz focused on SWABIs, FANBOYS, and THAMOs. Each card presents a question about subordinating and coordinating conjunctions, helping you understand their definitions and uses in sentences. Perfect for English language learners and anyone looking to brush up on grammar.

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