FANBOYS

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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 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.

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Which FANBOYS conjunction would you use to express an alternative?

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Or.

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Which FANBOYS conjunction would you use to show contrast?

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But.

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What happens to the period when joining two simple sentences with a conjunction?

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The period becomes a comma.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'and'.

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I like to read, and I enjoy writing.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'but'.

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

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'or'.

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Would you like tea or coffee?

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'yet'.

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I was tired, yet I finished my homework.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'for'.

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I went to bed early, for I was very tired.