FANBOYS

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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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Provide an example of a compound sentence using 'and'.

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I wanted to go for a walk, and my friend wanted to join me.

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

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A comma is used before a coordinating conjunction to separate two independent clauses.

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Is this sentence correct? 'I like apples, and I like oranges.'

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Yes, the sentence is correct because it uses a comma before the conjunction 'and' to separate two independent clauses.

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What is the correct way to punctuate this sentence? 'She likes to read books and she enjoys writing.'

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She likes to read books, and she enjoys writing.

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When should you not use a comma before 'or'?

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You do not use a comma before 'or' when it connects two items in a list or when it connects two phrases that are not independent clauses.

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What is the rule for using commas with 'but'?

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A comma is used before 'but' when it connects two independent clauses.

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Is this comma usage correct? 'I want to go to the movies, but I have too much homework.'

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Yes, the comma is used correctly before 'but' to separate two independent clauses.

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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.