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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Give an example of a sentence using 'and'.

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I like apples and oranges.

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Give an example of a sentence using 'but'.

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I wanted to go outside, but it started to rain.

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Give an example of a sentence using 'or'.

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Would you like tea or coffee?

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Give an example of a sentence using 'nor'.

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I do not like broccoli, nor do I like spinach.

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Give an example of a sentence using 'yet'.

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She is very talented, yet she remains humble.

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Give an example of a sentence using 'so'.

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It was raining, so we stayed indoors.

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What is the purpose of using 'and' in a sentence?

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'And' is used to add one idea to another.

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What is the purpose of using 'but' in a sentence?

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'But' is used to show contrast between two ideas.