FANBOYS/Coordinating Conjunctions

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What does FANBOYS stand for?

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FANBOYS is an acronym for the coordinating conjunctions: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

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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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Give an example of a sentence using 'and'.

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I like apples and oranges.

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Give an example of a sentence using 'but'.

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I wanted to go outside, but it started to rain.

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Give an example of a sentence using 'or'.

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Would you like tea or coffee?

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Give an example of a sentence using 'so'.

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It was cold, so I wore a jacket.

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Give an example of a sentence using 'for'.

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I went to bed early, for I was tired.

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Give an example of a sentence using 'nor'.

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She doesn't like pizza, nor does she like pasta.

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Give an example of a sentence using 'yet'.

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He is young, yet he is very wise.

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What is the purpose of a comma before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?

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The comma is used to separate the two independent clauses.