Week15- Wednesday

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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What are the FANBOYS conjunctions?

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FANBOYS stands for For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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Fix this sentence: 'Bartholomew is smart but he doesn't always say kind words.'

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Bartholomew is smart, but he doesn't always say kind words.

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Combine these sentences using the correct conjunction: 'Brooke had a party.' 'Her best friend couldn't come.'

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Brooke had a party, but her best friend couldn't come.

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Which conjunction is needed: 'Dante saved $120 from mowing lawns, _____ he bought a new tablet.'

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so

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What is the purpose of a conjunction in a sentence?

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The purpose of a conjunction is to connect words, phrases, or clauses to create more complex sentences.

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Give an example of a compound sentence.

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

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What is the difference between a simple sentence and a compound sentence?

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A simple sentence has one independent clause, while a compound sentence has two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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Identify the conjunction in this sentence: 'I wanted to play outside, but it was too cold.'

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but