Fanboys / What do they mean? / 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 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 the function of the conjunction 'and'?

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The conjunction 'and' is used to connect two similar ideas or add information.

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What is the function of the conjunction 'but'?

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The conjunction 'but' is used to connect two contrasting ideas.

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What is the function of the conjunction 'or'?

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The conjunction 'or' is used to present an alternative or choice between two ideas.

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What is the function of the conjunction 'nor'?

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The conjunction 'nor' is used to connect two negative ideas.

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What is the function of the conjunction 'yet'?

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The conjunction 'yet' is used to introduce a contrast or an unexpected result.

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What is the function of the conjunction 'so'?

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The conjunction 'so' is used to indicate a result or consequence.

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How do you identify a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence can be identified by the presence of two independent clauses connected by a coordinating conjunction.

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

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I wanted to go for a walk, and my friend wanted to join me.