Coordinating Conjunctions with FANBOYS

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What are coordinating conjunctions?

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Words that connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance. Examples include: 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 do we use 'and'?

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We use 'and' to connect similar ideas or add information. Example: "I like apples and oranges."

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When do we use 'but'?

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We use 'but' to show contrast between two ideas. Example: "I like apples, but I don't like oranges."

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When do we use 'or'?

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We use 'or' to present choices or alternatives. Example: "Would you like tea or coffee?"

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When do we use 'so'?

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We use 'so' to show a result or consequence. Example: "It was raining, so I took an umbrella."

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When do we use 'for'?

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We use 'for' to explain reasons. Example: "I went to bed early, for I was tired."

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When do we use 'nor'?

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We use 'nor' to connect two negative ideas. Example: "I don't like chocolate, nor do I like vanilla."

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When do we use 'yet'?

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We use 'yet' to show contrast, similar to 'but'. Example: "She is young, yet she is very wise."

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What is an example of a sentence using 'so'?

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Example: "He studied hard, so he passed the test."