FANBOYS! Have you heard that earlier? What is it? It’s an acronym. But for what? It’s an acronym for coordinating conjunctions.
Conjunctions combine two or more words, clauses, or phrases.
What are coordinating conjunctions?
Coordinating conjunctions are types of conjunctions that combine two independent clauses.
FANBOYS is the key to remembering the list of coordinating conjunctions.
“F” for “For”
“A” for “And”
“N” for “Nor”
“B” for “But”
“O” for “Or”
“Y” for “Yet”
“S” for “So”
Coordinating Conjunctions Examples Sentences:
- She bought a beautiful dress for her mother.
- She lives in Lahore, and she does her job there as well.
- We can go to Paris, or we can go to Switzerland.
- The quiz was out of the syllabus, yet everyone received an A.
- I was about to prepare for the quiz, but my friends forced me to go to the picnic.
Function of Coordinating Conjunction:
We’ve learned the definition of coordinating conjunction. But why they are important?
- Coordinating Conjunction join independent clauses, phrases or words.
- They form compound sentences
Usage:
The use of coordinating conjunction is indicated in the table below.
For
- Represents a reason
And
- Adds information to a sentence
Nor
- Represent negative statement
But
- Represents contrast
Or
- Shows an option or choice
Yet
- Represent contrast or concession
So
- To show result
Coordinating conjunctions list
For
And
Nor
But
Or
Yet
Coordinating conjunctions worksheet
Indicate the coordinating conjunction in the following sentences.
1- Would you like to wear the red dress or that blue one?
A- Or
B- One
C- You
D- That
Right Answer: A
2- I will buy a dress and a handbag.
A- And
B- A
C- I
D- None of the above
Right Answer: A
3- Fill with the right coordinating conjunction, “I want to eat ice cream, ____ I am having a sore throat?”
A- But
B- And
C- Instead
D- Or
Right Answer: A
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