Conjunctions/Compound Sentence Review - December

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.

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What are coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect two or more equal parts of a sentence. The main coordinating conjunctions are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

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What is the acronym to remember the coordinating conjunctions?

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FANBOYS.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that has at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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Give an example of a compound sentence.

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Misty loved training water Pokemon, but she was afraid of Gyarados.

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What does the coordinating conjunction 'and' do?

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The conjunction 'and' is used to add one idea to another.

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What does the coordinating conjunction 'but' do?

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The conjunction 'but' is used to show contrast between two ideas.

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What does the coordinating conjunction 'or' do?

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The conjunction 'or' is used to present an alternative or choice.

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What does the coordinating conjunction 'nor' do?

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The conjunction 'nor' is used to connect two negative ideas.

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What does the coordinating conjunction 'for' do?

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The conjunction 'for' is used to explain reason or purpose.