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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What is the purpose of a comma before a coordinating conjunction?

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

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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; it has a subject and a verb.

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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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Complete the sentence: I wanted to go for a walk, _______ it started to rain.

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but

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Complete the sentence: She can play the piano, _______ she cannot play the guitar.

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nor

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What is the function of the conjunction 'and'?

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The conjunction 'and' is used to connect similar ideas or add information.

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What is the function of the conjunction 'but'?

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The conjunction 'but' is used to show contrast between two ideas.

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Complete the sentence: I can have cake, _______ I can have ice cream.

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or