Conjunctions 3

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.

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What are coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect two or more equal parts of a sentence. They include for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).

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What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction?

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The purpose of a coordinating conjunction is to join two independent clauses or words of equal importance.

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What is the acronym used to remember coordinating conjunctions?

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FANBOYS.

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When do you use a comma with a coordinating conjunction?

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You use a comma before a coordinating conjunction when it connects two independent clauses.

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Which of the following is NOT a coordinating conjunction: and, but, because?

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Because is NOT a coordinating conjunction.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it expresses a complete thought.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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Give an example of a compound sentence.

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I wanted to go to the park, but it started to rain.

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What does the conjunction 'but' indicate in a sentence?

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The conjunction 'but' indicates a contrast between two ideas.