FANBOYS and compound sentences

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What does FANBOYS stand for?

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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 a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction?

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Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, or independent clauses to show a relationship between them.

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Which FANBOYS conjunction would you use to show contrast?

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

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What punctuation is needed before a FANBOYS conjunction when joining two independent clauses?

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A comma is needed before a FANBOYS conjunction when joining two independent clauses.

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What is the function of the conjunction 'and'?

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The conjunction 'and' is used to add one idea to another.

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What is the function of the conjunction 'or'?

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The conjunction 'or' is used to present an alternative or choice between ideas.

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What is the function of the conjunction 'nor'?

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The conjunction 'nor' is used to present a negative alternative.

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What is the function of the conjunction 'for'?

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

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What is the function of the conjunction 'yet'?

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The conjunction 'yet' is used to show contrast, similar to 'but'.