Coordinating and Subordinating Conjunctions

Coordinating and Subordinating Conjunctions

FANBOYS -> acronym

Coordinating conjunctions are used to connect 2 words or phrases.

Examples:

2 words: I like chocolate and sushi.

2 phrases: I enjoy watching Netflix, but I hate doing sports.

Multiple Choice

What is an acronym?

• Words that mean the same.

• The initials of a set of words.

• Opposite words.

• Words with similar meaning.

Multiple Select

Select the correct Coordinate Conjunctions (FANBOYS)

• For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

• For, And, Not, Both, Or, Yes, So.

• For, Also, Not, But, Or, Yet, So.

Subordinating Conjunctions

This words are used to link 2 clauses (a main and a subordinate).

"I was late for school because the alarm didn't sound."

I was late for school. (Main)

Because (Subordinating conjunction)

The alarm didn't sound. (Subordinate)

How to use them?

Each of them is used to give additional information, look at the chart -->

They have different connotations.

Open Ended

Make a sentence using any Subordinating sentences.