U5 Wk13-Wednesday

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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.

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What is the purpose of a conjunction in a sentence?

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A conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence, helping to create complex and compound sentences.

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Fill in the blank: I will go to the cafeteria for dessert, _____ I love the ice cream!

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for

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Fill in the blank: Rita submitted her test, _____ she took it back to fix a problem.

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but

Front

Fill in the blank: The skies were dark and cloudy, _____ it hadn't started to rain.

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yet

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What is the difference between 'and' and 'but' as conjunctions?

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'And' adds information, while 'but' contrasts two ideas.

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How do you use 'yet' in a sentence?

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'Yet' is used to indicate that something has not happened up to the present time, often in contrast to what might be expected.

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

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The conjunction 'for' indicates a reason or cause.

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Fill in the blank: There are _____ of us attending the conference with our boss.

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two

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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.