FANBOYS and Compound Sentences

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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 purpose of using FANBOYS in a sentence?

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FANBOYS are used to connect independent clauses, allowing for more complex and varied sentence structures.

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Which FANBOYS is used to present an alternative or choice?

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The FANBOYS 'or' is used to present an alternative or choice between two options.

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Which FANBOYS is used to indicate a consequence or result?

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The FANBOYS 'so' is used to indicate a consequence or result of an action.

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Which FANBOYS is used to join two negative ideas?

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The FANBOYS 'nor' is used to join two negative ideas.

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Which FANBOYS is used to add information?

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The FANBOYS 'and' is used to add information or ideas.

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Which FANBOYS is used to contrast two ideas?

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The FANBOYS 'but' is used to contrast two ideas.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence; it has a subject and a verb.

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What is the function of the FANBOYS 'for'?

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The FANBOYS 'for' is used to explain reason or purpose.