Coordinating Conjunctions and Compound Sentences

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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 main coordinating conjunctions are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).

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What does the acronym FANBOYS stand for?

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FANBOYS stands for the seven coordinating conjunctions: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

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How do you use 'and' in a sentence?

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'And' is used to connect two similar ideas or items. Example: I like apples and oranges.

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How do you use 'but' in a sentence?

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'But' is used to show contrast between two ideas. Example: I like ice cream, but I prefer cake.

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How do you use 'or' in a sentence?

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'Or' is used to present an alternative or choice. Example: Would you like tea or coffee?

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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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Give an example of a compound sentence using 'yet'.

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Example: It was raining, yet we decided to go for a walk.

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What is the purpose of using coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions are used to connect words, phrases, or clauses to create more complex sentences and show relationships between ideas.

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Fill in the blank: I wanted to go to the park, _______ it started to rain.

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but

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Fill in the blank: You can have pizza, _______ you can have pasta.

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or