FANBOYS, SWABI, Capitalization, Combining Sentences, Homophones2

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What are FANBOYS?

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FANBOYS is an acronym for the coordinating conjunctions: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So. These conjunctions are used to connect words, phrases, or independent clauses.

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, indicating a relationship between the two. Examples include 'because', 'since', 'although', and 'while'.

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What is the purpose of capitalization in writing?

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Capitalization is used to indicate the beginning of sentences, proper nouns, titles, and important words in titles. It helps to clarify meaning and show respect for names.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or independent clauses that are similar or equal. Examples include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.

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What is a homophone?

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Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and often different spellings. Examples include 'to', 'two', and 'too'.

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How do you combine sentences using coordinating conjunctions?

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To combine sentences using coordinating conjunctions, you can connect two independent clauses with a conjunction and a comma. For example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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What is the correct way to capitalize book titles?

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In book titles, capitalize the first and last words, as well as all major words in between. Minor words like 'and', 'the', and 'in' are not capitalized unless they are the first or last word.

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What is the difference between 'they're', 'their', and 'there'?

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'They're' is a contraction for 'they are', 'their' is a possessive pronoun indicating ownership, and 'there' refers to a place or position.

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What is the function of a subordinating conjunction in a sentence?

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A subordinating conjunction introduces a dependent clause and shows the relationship between the dependent clause and the independent clause, often indicating time, cause, or condition.

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What is an example of a sentence using a coordinating conjunction?

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Example: 'I wanted to play outside, but it was too cold.' Here, 'but' is the coordinating conjunction connecting two independent clauses.