FANBOYS, Commas, Simple/Compound

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What is a FANBOYS?

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FANBOYS is an acronym for the coordinating conjunctions: 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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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause with a subject and a predicate.

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What is the purpose of commas in a compound sentence?

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Commas are used before the coordinating conjunction to separate the independent clauses.

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Provide an example of a compound sentence.

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She wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.

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Provide an example of a simple sentence.

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The cat slept on the mat.

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What is the correct punctuation for the sentence: 'I saw him leaving an hour or two ago.'?

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The correct punctuation is without a comma: 'I saw him leaving an hour or two ago.'

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Which FANBOYS conjunction would you use to show contrast?

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You would use 'but' to show contrast.

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What is the function of the conjunction 'and'?

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The conjunction 'and' is used to connect two similar ideas or items.

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What is the difference between a simple sentence and a compound sentence?

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A simple sentence has one independent clause, while a compound sentence has two or more independent clauses.