What does FANBOYS stand for?
FANBOYS

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English
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FANBOYS is an acronym for the coordinating conjunctions: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a coordinating conjunction?
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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses or sentences.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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When joining two simple sentences, the period becomes __________.
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a comma.
4.
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Which conjunction would you use to express contrast?
Back
but.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What punctuation mark is needed before a FANBOYS conjunction?
Back
a comma.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the purpose of using FANBOYS?
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To connect two independent clauses in a sentence.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which FANBOYS conjunction would you use to indicate a choice?
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or.
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