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Coordinating Conjunctions
Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, and clauses. The English
language has seven coordinating conjunctions, and they’re easy to remember if
you can just remember FANBOYS.
● F = for
● A = and
● N = nor
● B = but
● O = or
● Y = yet
● S = so
Con-
No. Explanation Example in sentence
junction
Explains reason or purpose I go to the park every Sunday, for I love to watch
1. For
(just like “because”) the ducks on the lake.
I go to the park every Sunday to watch the ducks
2. And Adds one thing to another
on the lake and people playing soccer.
Used to present an alternative
I don’t go for the fresh air nor really for the ducks.
3. Nor negative idea to an already
Honestly, I just like the soccer.
stated negative idea
The soccer in the park is entertaining in the
4. But Shows contrast
winter, but it’s better in the heat of summer.
Presents an alternative or a
5. Or Would you like to have spaghetti or pizza?
choice
Introduces a contrasting idea
I always take a book to read, yet I never have time
6. Yet that follows the preceding idea
to read it.
logically (similar to “but”)
Indicates effect, result or Susan has studied hard for this exam so she must
7. So
consequence get a good score.
1
Exercise 1
Circle the best conjunction in the bracket.
1. I did my best to pass my English exam, (yet / so) I failed.
2. I will get my car serviced (and / for) there is something wrong with the brakes.
3. The suspect went to the airport (and / yet) tried to use a license that had his
brother's identification on it (or / but) he got caught.
4. Nobody expected Sam to get the job (nor / so) did I.
5. We can go to a Chinese restaurant (or / and) a Mexican, I don’t really mind.
6. It was raining heavily (and / so) we decided to stay at home.
7. I got a seat in the front row (for / yet) I was really interested in the seminar
topic.
8. My brother (and / nor) I will retire soon and go sailing around the world.
9. He can speak English (so / and) Spanish fluently, (but / or) his French is not so
good.
10. Is today Tuesday (or / and) Wednesday?
Exercise 2
Fill the blanks with the correct coordinating conjunctions (F,A,N,B,O,Y,S)
1. I drank some water, __________ I was thirsty.
2. He didn’t study last night, __________ did he read his book.
3. Tom studied a lot, __________ he didn’t pass the test.
4. He can buy the book, _________ he can borrow it from the library.
5. It was cold outside, _________ she put on a sweater.
6. She wants to buy a new jacket, ________she doesn’t have more money.
7. We are having macaroni _______ cheese for lunch.
8. Do you walk _______ ride the bus to school?
9. John is sick, ________ he must stay at home.
10.Sam likes coffee, _______ Anthony likes tea.