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: My dad told me I could go to Grandma's house, _____ I could go to my uncle Fred's cabin in the woods.

Back

or

Front

What is the coordinating conjunction in this sentence? Mom asked me to clean my room and dry the dishes.

Back

and

Front

Which conjunction (FANBOYS) would you use to combine the following sentences? I wanted to play outside. My mom said I have to do my homework first.

Back

but

Front

What is a coordinating conjunction?

Back

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

Front

Give an example of a sentence using 'and'.

Back

I like apples and oranges.

Front

What is the purpose of using 'but' in a sentence?

Back

To show contrast between two ideas.

Front

Fill in the blank: I wanted to go to the park, _____ it started to rain.

Back

but

Front

What does 'or' indicate in a sentence?

Back

It presents an alternative or choice.