FANBOYS/Compound Sentences

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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 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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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 compound sentence using 'and'.

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I wanted to play outside, and my brother wanted to play video games.

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What conjunction would you use to show contrast?

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You would use 'but' to show contrast between two ideas.

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Fill in the blank: I like pizza, ___ I don't like mushrooms.

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but

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Which FANBOYS conjunction is used to present an alternative?

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The conjunction 'or' is used to present an alternative.

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Fill in the blank: She can go to the park, ___ she can stay home.

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or

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What is the purpose of using 'so' in a sentence?

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The conjunction 'so' is used to show a cause-and-effect relationship.

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Fill in the blank: It was raining, ___ we stayed indoors.

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so