Fanboys & Compound Sentences

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is two simple sentences combined with a comma and one of the FANBOYS (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).

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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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In a compound sentence, where does the comma go in relation to the coordinating conjunction?

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The comma comes before the coordinating conjunction.

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What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?

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A coordinating conjunction connects two independent clauses in a compound sentence.

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Which of the following is a correct compound sentence?

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Darien wrote the story, and Elsie took the photographs.

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What is the function of the word 'so' in a compound sentence?

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'So' indicates a cause-and-effect relationship between the two clauses.

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What does the 'y' in FANBOYS represent?

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'Y' stands for 'yet'.

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Identify the coordinating conjunction in the sentence: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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The coordinating conjunction is 'but'.

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What punctuation is used before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before the coordinating conjunction.

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Can a compound sentence consist of more than two independent clauses?

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Yes, a compound sentence can consist of multiple independent clauses connected by coordinating conjunctions.