FANBOYS and Compound Sentences

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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 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 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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Give an example of a sentence using 'but'.

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

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When do you use a comma in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before the coordinating conjunction when connecting two independent clauses.

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What is the purpose of using 'so' in a sentence?

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'So' is used to indicate a result or consequence.

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Provide an example of a compound sentence using 'and'.

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She likes to read, and he enjoys writing.

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What is the correct punctuation for this sentence: 'I wanted to go to the park but I was too tired.'?

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The correct punctuation is: 'I wanted to go to the park, but I was too tired.'

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What does the conjunction 'for' indicate in a sentence?

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'For' is used to explain a reason or purpose.

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Identify the coordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'He studied hard, yet he still failed the test.'

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'Yet' is the coordinating conjunction in this sentence.