Conquering Coordinating Conjunctions 2

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What are coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal in structure. The most common coordinating conjunctions are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).

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What does FANBOYS stand for?

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FANBOYS is an acronym for the seven coordinating conjunctions: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

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When should you use a comma with coordinating conjunctions?

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You should use a comma before a coordinating conjunction when joining two independent clauses.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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Example of using 'but' in a sentence.

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I wanted to go to the park, but it started to rain.

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Example of using 'and' in a sentence.

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I like to read books and watch movies.

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Example of using 'or' in a sentence.

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Would you like tea or coffee?

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Example of using 'so' in a sentence.

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It was late, so I decided to go home.

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Example of using 'for' in a sentence.

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I went to bed early, for I was tired.