SoW 2- FANBOYS

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What does FANBOYS stand for?

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FANBOYS is an acronym for the coordinating conjunctions: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

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When should you use 'and' in a sentence?

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Use 'and' to connect two similar ideas or items in a sentence.

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When should you use 'but' in a sentence?

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Use 'but' to show contrast between two ideas or statements.

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When should you use 'or' in a sentence?

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Use 'or' to present an alternative or choice between two ideas.

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When should you use 'nor' in a sentence?

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Use 'nor' to connect two negative ideas or statements.

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When should you use 'for' in a sentence?

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Use 'for' to explain the reason or purpose of an action.

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When should you use 'yet' in a sentence?

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Use 'yet' to introduce a contrasting idea that follows logically.

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When should you use 'so' in a sentence?

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Use 'so' to indicate a result or consequence of an action.

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What is the purpose of a comma before 'but'?

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A comma is used before 'but' to separate two independent clauses.

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What is the purpose of a comma before 'and'?

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A comma is often used before 'and' when connecting two independent clauses.