Master Coordinating Conjunctions with the FANBOYS Quiz!

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Which coordinating conjunction is represented by the letter 'F' in the acronym FANBOYS?

But
And
Nor
For (correct)

Which coordinating conjunction is represented by the letter 'Y' in the acronym FANBOYS?

And
Nor
Yet (correct)
For

What punctuation mark is not required when the coordinating conjunction connects two words or phrases?

Period
Question mark
Exclamation point
Comma (correct)

When should a comma be inserted when the coordinating conjunction connects independent clauses?

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What is an independent clause?

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Coordinating Conjunction 'F'

The 'F' in FANBOYS stands for 'For'.

Coordinating Conjunction 'Y'

The 'Y' in FANBOYS stands for 'Yet'.

Comma use with conjunctions

No comma is needed when connecting two words or phrases.

Comma placement in sentences

Insert a comma after the first independent clause when using a conjunction.

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Independent Clause

An independent clause is a complete sentence.

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Study Notes

Coordinating Conjunctions and Punctuation

The letter 'F' in the acronym FANBOYS represents the coordinating conjunction 'For'.
The letter 'Y' in the acronym FANBOYS represents the coordinating conjunction 'Yet'.
When a coordinating conjunction connects two words or phrases, a comma is not required.
A comma should be inserted when a coordinating conjunction connects two independent clauses.
An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a predicate.

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Test your knowledge of coordinating conjunctions with this quiz! Learn how to use the acronym FANBOYS to remember these connectors and avoid comma errors in your writing. Plus, get handy tips on punctuation. Take the quiz now and become a master of coordinating conjunctions!