FANBOYS Coordinating Conjunctions

I like to swim, ____ it is a great way to exercise.

• and

• nor

• for

• but

Answer explanation

FOR

*Shows cause and effect relationship.

*Shows reason or purpose

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I went to the store ______ bought some milk.

• and

• for

• but

• so

Answer explanation

AND

*Connects two or more ideas, shows addition.

*Connects similarities, equal ideas.

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• He parked the truck in front of the house _____ headed down the hill.

• for

• but

• so

• and

Answer explanation

AND

Connects similar, equal ideas

Connects two or more ideas, and shows addition.

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CCSS.L.5.1A

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• The virus cannot live in immunized individuals, _____ in nature.

• so

• but

• nor

• yet

Answer explanation

NOR

*Shows a non-contrasting, negative idea. It adds more negativity.

*connects negative clauses

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• We’re making good progress, ____we’ve still got a long way to go.

• yet

• but

• for

• so

Answer explanation

BUT

Shows contrast or exception

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CCSS.L.5.1A

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• Do you like chocolate ____vanilla better?

• or

• but

• nor

• for

Answer explanation

or

Shows choice or option.

Shows the opposite or alternative.

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CCSS.L.5.1A

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• I reached out to her many times_____ she didn't respond.

• but

• for

• yet

Answer explanation

yet

implies a stronger contrast

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CCSS.L.5.1A

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Always wear your mask ___ you will get protected.

• for

• yet

• so

• and

Answer explanation

so

shows an effect or results

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CCSS.L.5.1A

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I haven't finished my homework _____, but I'm working on it.

• and

• yet

• but

• so

Answer explanation

yet

implies stronger contrast

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CCSS.L.5.1A

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I'm going to the store, ____ I'll pick up some milk.

• for

• yet

• so

• and

Answer explanation

so

shows an effect or result

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.6