Coordinating Conjunctions

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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.

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List the coordinating conjunctions using the acronym FANBOYS.

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FANBOYS stands for: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

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Which conjunction would you use to show contrast?

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The conjunction 'but' is used to show contrast between two ideas.

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What is the purpose of coordinating conjunctions?

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The purpose of coordinating conjunctions is to join words, phrases, or independent clauses to create compound sentences.

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Give an example of a sentence using 'and'.

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I like apples and oranges.

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What does the conjunction 'or' indicate?

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The conjunction 'or' indicates a choice between two or more options.

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Which coordinating conjunction would you use to add information?

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The conjunction 'and' is used to add information.

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What is the function of the conjunction 'nor'?

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The conjunction 'nor' is used to present an alternative negative idea.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'yet'.

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She was tired, yet she finished her homework.

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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.