Fanboys/Conjunctions Final ALD

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What are FANBOYS?

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FANBOYS is an acronym for the coordinating conjunctions: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So. They are used to connect words, phrases, or independent clauses.

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What is the function of the conjunction 'nor'?

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'Nor' is used to present an alternative negative idea or to connect two negative clauses.

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In the sentence 'I do not like apples, nor do I like oranges,' what is the role of 'nor'?

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'Nor' connects two negative statements, indicating that neither apples nor oranges are liked.

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What does the conjunction 'or' indicate in a sentence?

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'Or' presents a choice or alternative between two or more options.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'and'.

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I like to read books, and I enjoy writing stories.

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What does the conjunction 'but' show in a sentence?

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'But' indicates a contrast or exception between two ideas.

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In the sentence 'She is smart, but she is not very confident,' what is the function of 'but'?

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'But' contrasts the two ideas of being smart and not being confident.

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What is the purpose of using 'yet' in a sentence?

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'Yet' is used to introduce a contrast or an unexpected outcome.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'so'.

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It was raining, so we decided to stay indoors.

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What does the conjunction 'for' indicate in a sentence?

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'For' is used to explain a reason or purpose.