What does the acronym FANBOYS stand for?
FANBOYS

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8th Grade
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FANBOYS stands for: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a coordinating conjunction?
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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal in structure.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Identify the coordinating conjunction in the following sentence: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'
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The coordinating conjunction is 'but'.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the function of the word 'and' in a sentence?
Back
The word 'and' is used to connect two similar ideas, subjects, or actions.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Can a dependent clause stand alone as a complete sentence?
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No, a dependent clause cannot stand alone; it needs an independent clause.
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What is an independent clause?
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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How many independent clauses are in the sentence: 'I wanted to go to the park, but it was closed'?
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There are 2 independent clauses.
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