Coordinating Conjunctions (FANBOYS)

1. CONJUNCTIONS

2.  Conjunction are words that join
words, phrases, or clauses.
 There are two general types of
conjunctions:
coordinating conjunctions and
subordinating conjunctions.

3. Ex. 1. He only wears skirt and halter dress. (
And joins two words.)
Ex. 2. The shoes were not blue suede nor black
leather. (Nor joins two phrases.)
Ex. 3. It wasn’t a costume party, yet many came
dressed as legendary villains. (Yet joins two
independent clauses.)

4. Coordinating conjunctions
include:
 For
 And
 Nor
 But
 Or
 Yet
 So
These conjunctions connect words, phrases,
and clauses of equal value.

5. I love studying in Araullo
University. I like my classes. I like
my teachers. I enjoy going to
volleyball games. I don’t like the
crowds of people at games. I am in
the band. I get into the games for
free.
Let’s practice!

6. I love studying in Araullo
University. I like my classes and
teachers. I enjoy going to
volleyball games, but I don’t like
the crowds of people there. I am
in the band, so I get in for free.
Did you get it? 

7. Conjunction Quiz
Identify the correct coordinating conjunction.
1. It was a warm day. We took off our jackets.
2. Tell the truth. I will punish you.
3. I studied for the test. I got a poor grade.
4. I like candy. I like chocolate.
5. He was an extravagant person. He did not spend all his money.
6. I ate a lot. I am still hungry.
7. His pen was broken. He couldn’t write with it.
8. I like to sleep. I don’t like to nap.
9. I went there. I was told to go there.
10. She felt ill. She went to bed.

8. THANK YOU! 