Grammar 11

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What does the acronym "FANBOYS" stand for?

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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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Identify a coordinating conjunction.

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And, but, or, nor, for, so, yet are all coordinating conjunctions.

Front

What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence, containing a subject and a verb.

Front

What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction?

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Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, or independent clauses.

Front

Is the sentence "I like dragons, or I like dogs" a compound sentence?

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Yes, it is a compound sentence because it has two independent clauses connected by 'or'.

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Which of the following is a compound sentence? "I went to the store, I got chips."

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No, this is a run-on sentence. It should be connected with a conjunction.

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What is the correct way to combine these sentences: "The largest parts of the brain are the cerebral cortex and the cerebrum. They control thoughts, feelings, and actions."

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The largest parts of the brain are the cerebral cortex and the cerebrum, and they control thoughts, feelings, and actions.

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Identify a compound sentence: "Everyone was busy, so I went bowling alone."

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This is a compound sentence because it has two independent clauses connected by 'so'.

Front

What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains only one independent clause and no dependent clauses.