Grade 4 introductory practice with the seven coordinating conjunctions known as FANBOYS — For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So. Students fix punctuation errors, fill blanks with the right FANBOYS word for contrast, choice, addition, or result, and answer short questions explaining how these connectors join equal parts of sentences. Students learn FANBOYS through fun examples joining words, phrases, and short clauses with clear Grade 4 sentence-building practice.
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Conjunctions
Part A: Fix the Sentence
Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.
1. Fix the sentence:
I wanted to play outside but it was raining hard.
Rewrite: I wanted to play outside, but it was raining hard.
2. Fix the sentence:
Maya likes apples or, oranges for her snack.
Rewrite: Maya likes apples or oranges for her snack.
3. Fix the sentence:
He studied hard so, he passed the test easily.
Rewrite: He studied hard, so he passed the test easily.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. I wanted ice cream, but the shop was closed today.
2. We can walk to school or ride our bikes today.
3. Liam packed sandwiches and juice boxes for the picnic.
4. It was very cold outside, so we wore thick coats.
Part C: Short Answer
Answer each question in one or two complete sentences.
1. What does the acronym FANBOYS stand for, and why is it useful for Grade 4 writers?
FANBOYS stands for For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So. These are the seven coordinating conjunctions. The acronym helps Grade 4 writers remember them so they can join equal words, phrases, or complete sentences correctly using a comma before the conjunction.
2. Write one sentence that uses the coordinating conjunction 'yet' to join two complete thoughts.
Sam practiced piano every day, yet he still felt nervous before the recital. The conjunction 'yet' joins two independent clauses and shows contrast, similar to 'but.' A comma comes before 'yet' because it joins two complete sentences.
Conjunctions
★ Part A: Fix the Sentence
Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.
1) Fix the sentence:
I wanted to play outside but it was raining hard.
Rewrite: I wanted to play outside, but it was raining hard.
2) Fix the sentence:
Maya likes apples or, oranges for her snack.
Rewrite: Maya likes apples or oranges for her snack.
3) Fix the sentence:
He studied hard so, he passed the test easily.
Rewrite: He studied hard, so he passed the test easily.
★ Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1) I wanted ice cream, but the shop was closed today.
2) We can walk to school or ride our bikes today.
3) Liam packed sandwiches and juice boxes for the picnic.
4) It was very cold outside, so we wore thick coats.
★ Part C: Short Answer
Answer each question in one or two complete sentences.
1) What does the acronym FANBOYS stand for, and why is it useful for Grade 4 writers?
FANBOYS stands for For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So. These are the seven coordinating conjunctions. The acronym helps Grade 4 writers remember them so they can join equal words, phrases, or complete sentences correctly using a comma before the conjunction.
2) Write one sentence that uses the coordinating conjunction 'yet' to join two complete thoughts.
Sam practiced piano every day, yet he still felt nervous before the recital. The conjunction 'yet' joins two independent clauses and shows contrast, similar to 'but.' A comma comes before 'yet' because it joins two complete sentences.
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