Coordinating Conjunctions and Compound Sentences

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal in structure. Examples include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.

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List the seven coordinating conjunctions.

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The seven coordinating conjunctions are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (often remembered by the acronym FANBOYS).

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What does the acronym FANBOYS stand for?

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

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How do you use a coordinating conjunction in a sentence?

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A coordinating conjunction is used to connect two independent clauses. For example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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

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A comma is needed before the coordinating conjunction when joining two independent clauses.

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Which coordinating conjunction would you use to show contrast?

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

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Which coordinating conjunction would you use to indicate a choice?

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The coordinating conjunction 'or' is used to indicate a choice between two options.

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What is the purpose of using 'nor' in a sentence?

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'Nor' is used to present an additional negative idea or to connect two negative clauses.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'so'.

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Example: 'It was raining, so we stayed indoors.'