FANBOYS Punctuation

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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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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal in structure.

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When should you use a comma before a coordinating conjunction?

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You should use a comma before a coordinating conjunction when it connects two independent clauses.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence; it has a subject and a verb.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'and' as a coordinating conjunction.

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I want to go to the park, and my brother wants to go to the zoo.

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What is the purpose of using commas in a list?

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Commas are used in a list to separate items, making it clear that they are distinct elements.

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Where should the comma go in the sentence: 'I want to eat pizza or pasta'?

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The comma should go before 'or': 'I want to eat pizza, or pasta'.

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What is the rule for using 'nor' in a sentence?

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Use 'nor' to connect two negative clauses, often following 'neither'.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'but' as a coordinating conjunction.

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

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What is the difference between 'or' and 'nor'?

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'Or' presents alternatives, while 'nor' is used to present a negative alternative.