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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What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses of equal importance.

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What does the 'A' in FANBOYS represent?

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The 'A' in FANBOYS stands for 'And'.

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Where does the comma go in a compound sentence?

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The comma comes before the coordinating conjunction.

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Which FANBOYS conjunction means 'but'?

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The conjunction 'But' is represented by the letter 'B' in FANBOYS.

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What does the 'N' in FANBOYS stand for?

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The 'N' in FANBOYS stands for 'Nor'.

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What does the 'Y' in FANBOYS represent?

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The 'Y' in FANBOYS stands for 'Yet'.

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Can a compound sentence have more than two independent clauses?

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Yes, a compound sentence can have multiple independent clauses joined by coordinating conjunctions.

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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.