FANBOYS

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What does FANBOYS stand for?

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FANBOYS is an acronym for the seven 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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Give an example of a sentence using 'and' as a coordinating conjunction.

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I like to read books, and I enjoy watching movies.

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What is the purpose of using a comma before a coordinating conjunction?

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A comma is used before a coordinating conjunction to separate independent clauses in a compound sentence.

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Identify the coordinating conjunction in the sentence: 'I wanted to go to the party, but I was too tired.'

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The coordinating conjunction is 'but'.

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Which of the following is NOT a coordinating conjunction: for, yet, whether, nor?

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'Whether' is NOT a coordinating conjunction.

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Correct the following sentence: 'I wanted to play outside, but my mom said I have to do my homework first.'

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The sentence is correct as is.

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Is the following sentence correct? 'The bird, and the squirrel fought over the acorn.'

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No, the sentence is INCORRECT. The comma before 'and' is unnecessary.

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When should you NOT use a comma before 'or' in a sentence?

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You should not use a comma before 'or' when it connects two items in a list or when it connects two phrases that are not independent clauses.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'nor' correctly.

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She neither likes apples nor oranges.