Conjunctions

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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 conjunction?

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A conjunction is a part of speech that connects words, phrases, or clauses.

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What is the function of a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses that are similar or equal.

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List the coordinating conjunctions represented by FANBOYS.

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For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

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What is the conjunction in the sentence: 'I want to go to the park, but it is raining.'?

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The conjunction is 'but'.

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What is the difference between coordinating and subordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions connect equal parts, while subordinating conjunctions connect a dependent clause to an independent clause.

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Give an example of a sentence using 'nor'.

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I do not like apples, nor do I like oranges.

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What is the role of the conjunction 'and'?

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The conjunction 'and' is used to connect similar ideas or items.

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What is the conjunction in the sentence: 'She likes to read and write.'?

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The conjunction is 'and'.

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What does the conjunction 'but' indicate in a sentence?

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The conjunction 'but' indicates a contrast between two ideas.