Language Arts

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What does the acronym FANBOYS represent in English grammar?

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FANBOYS stands for For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So, which are coordinating conjunctions.

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What is the primary function of a conjunction in a sentence?

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A conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses.

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What is a pronoun?

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A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun.

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Give an example of a personal pronoun used in a sentence.

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She is a teacher.

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What is the difference between a subject pronoun and an object pronoun?

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A subject pronoun performs the action of the verb, while an object pronoun receives the action.

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List three examples of subject pronouns.

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I, you, he, she, it, we, they.

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List three examples of object pronouns.

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me, you, him, her, it, us, them.

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What is the role of a coordinating conjunction in a sentence?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses that are similar or equal.

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What is an example of a sentence using a conjunction?

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I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.

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What is the purpose of using pronouns in writing?

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Pronouns help avoid repetition and make sentences clearer.