Conjunctions

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.

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What are the two main types of conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions and subordinating conjunctions.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is made up of one independent clause.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence.

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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 does the 'F' in FANBOYS represent?

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The 'F' in FANBOYS stands for 'for'.

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What does the 'A' in FANBOYS represent?

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The 'A' in FANBOYS stands for 'and'.

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What does the 'N' in FANBOYS represent?

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The 'N' in FANBOYS stands for 'nor'.

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What does the 'B' in FANBOYS represent?

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The 'B' in FANBOYS stands for 'but'.

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What does the 'O' in FANBOYS represent?

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The 'O' in FANBOYS stands for 'or'.