FANBOYS

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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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List the coordinating conjunctions represented by FANBOYS.

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For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

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What is the purpose of using a coordinating conjunction?

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To connect two independent clauses or to link words and phrases of the same type.

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Is the following sentence correct? 'I wanted to go to the park, but it started to rain.'

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Yes, it is correct.

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Which conjunction would you use to show contrast?

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But.

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Fill in the blank: I wanted to play outside, ____ it was too cold.

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but.

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Which conjunction would you use to indicate a choice?

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Or.

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What is the function of the conjunction 'and'?

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To add information or connect similar ideas.

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Identify the error: 'I like apples, and oranges.'

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The sentence is correct; it uses 'and' to connect two nouns.