Coordinating Conjunctions

“FANBOYS”

Coordinating ConjunctionsThere are seven coordinating

conjunctions:F-- For - same as because, shows causeA--And - add more informationN--Nor –choice (neither, nor)B--But---shows exception, oppositeO--Or----choice (either, or)Y--Yet ---same as butS--So-----shows the effect/what result

Coordinating ConjunctionsCoordinating conjunctions connect

words, phrases, and clauses.

I hate to waste a single drop of beef stew, for it is expensive and time-consuming to make.

Rocky refuses to eat dry cat food, nor will he touch a saucer of beef stew.

Rocky terrorizes the poodles next door yet adores the German shepherd across the street.

More sentences with “FANBOYS” I am tired, so I will sleep.

Bob is nice, and his brother is tall.

I like TaMolly’s enchiladas, but you like El Chico’s burritos.

You can go to the movies, or you can go to the mall.