Compound Sentences

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What does the acronym FANBOYS stand for in relation to conjunctions?

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

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses or sentences, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a compound sentence?

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The comma is used before the coordinating conjunction to separate the two independent clauses.

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Provide an example of a compound sentence using 'but'.

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I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.

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What is the structure of a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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What does the 'a' in FANBOYS represent?

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The 'a' in FANBOYS represents 'and'.

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What does the 'f' in FANBOYS represent?

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The 'f' in FANBOYS represents 'for'.

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How do you identify a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence can be identified by the presence of two independent clauses connected by a coordinating conjunction.

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What is the role of the coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?

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The coordinating conjunction connects two independent clauses and indicates the relationship between them.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.