FANBOYS Conjuctions

A conjunction is a word that joins words or groups of words together.Remember: FANBOYS

For – used mainly as a prepositionEx: Juliet is sad, for she wants Romeo.

And – most used conjunction. Used to add information together.Ex: My bike is blue and read.I like to eat pizza, and my sister likes to ride her bike.

Nor – used in place of “or: with “neither”. Ex: The weather is neither hot nor cold.

But – used to note a difference.Ex: Wendy lost the games, but she is still happy.

Or – used to suggest a choice. Sometimes used with “either”Ex: Do you want chocolate or vanilla?

Yet – often used to replace “but” but not always.Ex: Wendy lost the game, yet she played well.

So – used to give a reason for doing what has just been mentioned.Ex: Hold on tightly, so you don’t fall.

FANBOYS Conjuctions

A conjunction is a word that joins words or groups of words together.Remember: FANBOYS

For – used mainly as a prepositionEx: Juliet is sad, for she wants Romeo.

And – most used conjunction. Used to add information together. Ex: My bike is blue and read.I like to eat pizza, and my sister likes to ride her bike.

Nor – used in place of “or: with “neither”. Ex: The weather is neither hot nor cold.

But – used to note a difference.Ex: Wendy lost the games, but she is still happy.

Or – used to suggest a choice. Sometimes used with “either”Ex: Do you want chocolate or vanilla?

Yet – often used to replace “but” but not always.Ex: Wendy lost the game, yet she played well.

So – used to give a reason for doing what has just been mentioned.Ex: Hold on tightly, so you don’t fall.