Coordinating Conjunctions

Front

What does the acronym FANBOYS stand for?

Back

For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So

Front

Fill in the blank: We can go to Disneyland, ___ we can go to SeaWorld.

Back

or

Front

Fill in the blank: They didn't want to be late, ___ they hurried.

Back

so

Front

Fill in the blank: My mom doesn't like chocolate ice cream, ___ does she like vanilla.

Back

nor

Front

Fill in the blank: She wanted to go for a walk, ___ it was raining.

Back

but

Front

What is a coordinating conjunction?

Back

A word that connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal in structure.

Front

List the seven coordinating conjunctions.

Back

For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So

Front

What is the function of 'and' in a sentence?

Back

To add one element to another.

Front

What is the function of 'but' in a sentence?

Back

To show contrast between two ideas.

Front

What is the function of 'or' in a sentence?

Back

To present an alternative or choice.