FANBOYS Conjunctions Quiz (20 Multiple Choice Questions)

FANBOYS Conjunctions Quiz with Answers - Grammar Exercise

Introduction

Are you ready to test your knowledge of FANBOYS conjunctions?
FANBOYS stands for For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So — the seven coordinating conjunctions used to join words, phrases, and clauses.

This FANBOYS conjunctions quiz will help you practice connecting ideas correctly in English. Choose the correct coordinating conjunction in each sentence.

FANBOYS Conjunctions Quiz with Answers


"FANBOYS Conjunctions"!


Test your knowledge of the FANBOYS Conjunctions with this quiz.

  • Read each question carefully.

  • Choose the best answer from the four options provided.

Example:

She likes coffee ___ tea

  • a) yet
  • b) and ✅
  • c) or
  • d) but
1. 
I wanted to go for a walk, ___ it started raining heavily.

2. 
She was tired, ___ she stayed up late to finish her homework.

3. 
Would you like tea ___ coffee?

4. 
I didn’t go to the concert, ___ I don’t really enjoy loud music.

5. 
The weather was perfect, ___ we decided to have a picnic.

6. 
She loves reading novels ___ writing stories.

7. 
He didn’t call me, ___ did he send a message.

8. 
We can go out now ___ we can wait until the rain stops.

9. 
They were hungry, ___ they ordered a pizza.

10. 
She is very talented, ___ she is still very humble.

11. 
He didn’t study, ___ he failed the exam.

12. 
We were late, ___ the teacher didn’t mind.

13. 
I wanted to buy a new phone, ___ I didn’t have enough money.

14. 
He apologized, ___ he knew he had made a mistake.

15. 
She likes neither horror movies ___ romances.

16. 
I wanted to go hiking, ___ it was too hot outside.

17. 
He didn’t go out, ___ he had a lot of homework.

18. 
She can sing beautifully ___ play the guitar very well.

19. 
Would you prefer to stay home ___ go to the cinema?

20. 
He tried hard, ___ he couldn’t solve the problem.

Quick Review of FANBOYS Conjunctions

Quick Review of FANBOYS Conjunctions

How did you do on this FANBOYS conjunctions quiz? If you got most of the answers right, great job! If not, review the meanings of each coordinating conjunction:

  • For – shows reason
  • And – adds ideas
  • Nor – gives a negative alternative
  • But – shows contrast
  • Or – gives choice
  • Yet – shows unexpected contrast
  • So – shows result

👉 Try our related quiz: Conjunctions (and, but, or) or explore our Grammar Quizzes section for more practice.

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