Conjunctions 3

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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 does FANBOYS stand for?

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FANBOYS stands for For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So, which are coordinating conjunctions.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses or similar parts of a sentence.

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Give an example of a sentence using 'and'.

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I like apples and oranges.

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Give an example of a sentence using 'but'.

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I wanted to go outside, but it started to rain.

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What is the purpose of a comma before a coordinating conjunction?

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The comma is used to separate two independent clauses in a compound sentence.

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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 because it has a subject and a verb.

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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 conjunction would you use to express a choice?

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You would use 'or' to express a choice between two options.

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What conjunction would you use to show contrast?

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You would use 'but' to show contrast between two ideas.