Coordinating Conjunctions - FANBOYS

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What are coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal in structure. They include for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so (FANBOYS).

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What does the coordinating conjunction 'and' do?

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The conjunction 'and' is used to connect two similar ideas or items. For example: 'I like apples and oranges.'

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What does the coordinating conjunction 'but' indicate?

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The conjunction 'but' is used to show contrast between two ideas. For example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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What does the coordinating conjunction 'or' express?

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The conjunction 'or' is used to present an alternative or choice between two options. For example: 'Would you like tea or coffee?'

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What does the coordinating conjunction 'nor' indicate?

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The conjunction 'nor' is used to connect two negative ideas. For example: 'He neither studied nor prepared for the exam.'

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What does the coordinating conjunction 'for' explain?

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The conjunction 'for' is used to explain a reason or cause. For example: 'I went to bed early, for I was tired.'

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What does the coordinating conjunction 'yet' show?

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The conjunction 'yet' is used to introduce a contrasting idea that follows logically. For example: 'She is very talented, yet she remains humble.'

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How can you remember the coordinating conjunctions?

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You can remember the coordinating conjunctions with the acronym FANBOYS: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

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What is an example of using 'so' in a sentence?

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'It was raining, so we stayed indoors.' This shows a cause-and-effect relationship.

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What is the function of coordinating conjunctions in a sentence?

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Coordinating conjunctions help to create compound sentences by connecting independent clauses.