Coordinating Conjunction Definition
Connects equal clauses
FANBOYS mnemonic
ForAnd
Nor
But
Or
Yet
So
Coordinating Conjunction Examples
ForI don't drink milk for I'm allergic to dairy
And
The girl bought a hamburger and
a milkshake
Nor
John wanted neither the blue nor the
yellow suit
But
Jenny likes driving, but not long distances
Or
Should Mary have the vanilla or the
chocolate cake?
Yet
She was tired yet took a walk anyway
So
It started to snow so I went out to shovel
Why use coordinating conjunctions?
Add things together using (and).Contrast things using (but, yet).
Show alternatives using (or, nor).
Explain reasons using (for).
Express results or consequences using (so).
FANBOYS
How does the Coordinating Conjunctions Calculator work?
Free Coordinating Conjunctions Calculator - Shows the 7 coordinating conjunctions using the mnemonic FANBOYS. The seven coordinating conjunctions are (FOR, AND, NOR, BUT, OR, YET, SO)
What 1 formula is used for the Coordinating Conjunctions Calculator?
What 3 concepts are covered in the Coordinating Conjunctions Calculator?
- conjunction
- a word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause
- coordinating conjunction
- A conjunction that connects words, phrases, and clauses that are equal to each other
FANBOYS - mnemonic
- a device such as a pattern of letters, ideas, or associations that assists in remembering something
Examples include ROYGBIV or Rainbow Colors
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