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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Which FANBOYS conjunction is used to show addition?

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The conjunction 'and' is used to show addition.

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Which FANBOYS conjunction is used to show contrast?

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The conjunction 'but' is used to show contrast.

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When should 'nor' be used in a sentence?

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'Nor' is used to join two negative ideas.

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What is the purpose of using 'so' in a compound sentence?

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'So' is used to indicate a cause and effect relationship.

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Provide an example of a compound sentence using 'and'.

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Example: I wanted to go for a walk, and it was sunny outside.

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Provide an example of a compound sentence using 'but'.

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Example: I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.

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What is the correct punctuation when using FANBOYS?

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A comma is placed before the FANBOYS conjunction when joining two independent clauses.

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Identify the FANBOYS conjunction used in this sentence: 'She loves to read, yet she rarely has time.'

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'Yet' is the FANBOYS conjunction used in this sentence.