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</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?

    <p>Incomplete sentence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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