FANBOYS

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence has one subject and one verb. It expresses a complete thought.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence has two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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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 type of sentences do FANBOYS join?

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FANBOYS join simple sentences to make compound sentences.

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How many ideas are in a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains one idea.

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How many ideas are in a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two ideas.

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What does the 'A' in FANBOYS stand for?

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The 'A' stands for 'And'.

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What does the 'B' in FANBOYS stand for?

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The 'B' stands for 'But'.

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What does the 'O' in FANBOYS stand for?

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The 'O' stands for 'Or'.

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What does the 'Y' in FANBOYS stand for?

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The 'Y' stands for 'Yet'.