Let's solve this step-by-step. The task is to fill in the blanks with the correct
FANBOYS conjunctions:
For,
And,
Nor,
But,
Or,
Yet,
So.
We’ll go through each sentence and choose the most appropriate FANBOYS word based on meaning and grammar.
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② Janet can sing very well __but__ she's very shy.
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Analysis: There’s a contrast between her singing ability and her shyness.
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Correct choice:
but (shows contrast)
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✔ Answer:
but
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③ I'm a vegetarian __so__ I don't eat any meat.
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Analysis: The second part explains the reason for being a vegetarian.
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Correct choice:
so (shows result or consequence)
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✔ Answer:
so
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④ Does she speak Spanish __or__ English?
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Analysis: This is a choice between two options — a yes/no question with alternatives.
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Correct choice:
or (used to present alternatives)
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✔ Answer:
or
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⑤ Ava goes to the school every day __for__ she is a student.
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Analysis: The second clause gives a reason why Ava goes to school.
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Correct choice:
for (used to give a reason; formal tone)
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✔ Answer:
for
> Note: "for" is less common than "because", but it's valid in formal writing.
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⑥ Today is my birthday __so__ Mum baked a cake.
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Analysis: The cake was baked because it’s the birthday → cause and effect.
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Correct choice:
so (shows result)
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✔ Answer:
so
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⑦ Are you going __or__ staying?
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Analysis: A choice between two actions.
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Correct choice:
or (presenting options)
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✔ Answer:
or
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⑧ I will be late for the party __for__ I will have dinner with my parents first.
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Analysis: The reason for being late is having dinner first.
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Correct choice:
for (gives reason)
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✔ Answer:
for
> Again, "for" is used formally to explain a cause.
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⑨ Can you stay here __and__ wait for him?
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Analysis: Two actions that happen together — staying and waiting.
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Correct choice:
and (joins two parallel actions)
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✔ Answer:
and
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✔ Final Answers:
| Sentence | Answer |
|--------|--------|
| ② | but |
| ③ | so |
| ④ | or |
| ⑤ | for |
| ⑥ | so |
| ⑦ | or |
| ⑧ | for |
| ⑨ | and |
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🔍 Explanation Summary:
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But: shows contrast
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So: shows result/consequence
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Or: presents choices
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For: gives reason (formal)
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And: joins similar ideas or actions
These are all
coordinating conjunctions, part of the
FANBOYS group, used to connect clauses or phrases.
✔ All sentences now make logical sense with the correct conjunctions!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of conjunctions fanboys worksheet.
