FANBOYS Practice

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What does FANBOYS stand for?

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FANBOYS stands for For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

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What are coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal in structure.

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Give an example of a sentence using 'and'.

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I like apples and oranges.

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Give an example of a sentence using 'but'.

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I wanted to go to the park, but it started to rain.

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Give an example of a sentence using 'or'.

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Would you like tea or coffee?

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Give an example of a sentence using 'so'.

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It was cold outside, so I wore a jacket.

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Give an example of a sentence using 'yet'.

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I studied hard, yet I didn't pass the test.

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What is the purpose of using coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions are used to connect words, phrases, or independent clauses to create compound sentences.

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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.

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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.