Coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS)

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What are coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal in structure. The most common coordinating conjunctions are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so (FANBOYS).

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List the seven coordinating conjunctions represented by the acronym FANBOYS.

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F - For, A - And, N - Nor, B - But, O - Or, Y - Yet, S - So.

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What is the function of the coordinating conjunction 'and'?

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The conjunction 'and' is used to connect similar ideas or items in a sentence.

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What is the function of the coordinating conjunction 'but'?

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The conjunction 'but' is used to show contrast between two ideas or statements.

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What is the function of the coordinating conjunction 'or'?

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The conjunction 'or' is used to present alternatives or choices.

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What is the function of the coordinating conjunction 'so'?

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The conjunction 'so' is used to indicate a result or consequence.

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What does the coordinating conjunction 'for' imply in a sentence?

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The conjunction 'for' is used to explain reason or purpose, similar to 'because'.

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Translate the coordinating conjunction 'for' into Thai.

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เพราะว่า.

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What is the function of the coordinating conjunction 'nor'?

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The conjunction 'nor' is used to connect two negative alternatives.

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

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The conjunction 'yet' is used to introduce a contrasting idea that follows logically.