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.

Front

What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses or sentences.

Front

When joining two simple sentences, the period becomes __________.

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a comma.

Front

Which conjunction would you use to express contrast?

Back

but.

Front

What punctuation mark is needed before a FANBOYS conjunction?

Back

a comma.

Front

What is the purpose of using FANBOYS?

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To connect two independent clauses in a sentence.

Front

Which FANBOYS conjunction would you use to indicate a choice?

Back

or.

Front

What is the function of the conjunction 'and'?

Back

To add information or connect similar ideas.

Front

What does the conjunction 'so' indicate?

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It indicates a result or consequence.

Front

Which FANBOYS conjunction is used to show alternatives?

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or.