FANBOYS Practice

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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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How do you combine two simple sentences using a coordinating conjunction?

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You can combine two simple sentences by using a coordinating conjunction and placing a comma before it.

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

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The comma is used to separate two independent clauses when they are joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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What is the coordinating conjunction for 'but'?

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The coordinating conjunction for 'but' is 'yet'.

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What is the coordinating conjunction for 'and'?

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The coordinating conjunction for 'and' is 'also'.

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When joining two simple sentences, what happens to the period?

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The period becomes a comma when joining the sentences with a coordinating conjunction.

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What is the coordinating conjunction for 'or'?

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The coordinating conjunction for 'or' is 'nor'.

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What is the coordinating conjunction for 'for'?

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The coordinating conjunction for 'for' is 'because'.

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What is the coordinating conjunction for 'nor'?

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The coordinating conjunction for 'nor' is 'neither'.