FANBOYS - Coordinating Conjunctions

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What are coordinating conjunctions?

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Words that connect words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal in structure.

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List the coordinating conjunctions represented by the acronym FANBOYS.

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

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Which word is NOT a coordinating conjunction?

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Whether.

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What punctuation mark is needed before a FANBOYS conjunction when joining two independent clauses?

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Comma.

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What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction?

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To connect two independent clauses or similar elements in a sentence.

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Give an example of a sentence using 'and' as a coordinating conjunction.

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I like apples and oranges.

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What does the 'F' in FANBOYS stand for?

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For.

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What does the 'A' in FANBOYS stand for?

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And.

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What does the 'N' in FANBOYS stand for?

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Nor.

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What does the 'B' in FANBOYS stand for?

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But.