Coordinating Conjunctions

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What are conjunctions?

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Conjunctions are words that join words, phrases, and clauses.

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What does the acronym FANBOYS stand for?

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FANBOYS stands for For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So, which are coordinating conjunctions.

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Which coordinating conjunction would you use to express an alternative?

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The coordinating conjunction 'or' is used to express an alternative.

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In the sentence 'John can’t speak Japanese, but he can speak Spanish,' what is the coordinating conjunction?

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The coordinating conjunction is 'but'.

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What punctuation is used when joining two simple sentences with a coordinating conjunction?

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A comma is used before the coordinating conjunction.

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Identify the coordinating conjunction in the sentence: 'I know that you must be tired, so I will let you rest.'

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The coordinating conjunction is 'so'.

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What is the function of coordinating conjunctions in a sentence?

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

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Can you give an example of a sentence using 'and' as a coordinating conjunction?

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Example: 'I like to read, and I enjoy writing.'

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What is the difference between coordinating conjunctions and subordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions connect equal parts of a sentence, while subordinating conjunctions connect a dependent clause to an independent clause.

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What is the role of the coordinating conjunction 'yet'?

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The coordinating conjunction 'yet' is used to introduce a contrast or an unexpected result.