Coordinating Conjunctions Explained

The video tutorial introduces conjunctions, focusing on coordinating conjunctions. It explains the FANBOYS mnemonic, which stands for 'for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so,' and details the function of each conjunction with examples. The tutorial also provides practice examples to reinforce learning.

What is the primary function of conjunctions in English?

• To modify verbs

• To join words, phrases, and clauses

• To describe nouns

• To indicate possession

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which of the following is NOT a coordinating conjunction?

• Because

• And

• But

• Or

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

What does the 'F' in FANBOYS stand for?

• For

• From

• Few

• Far

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which conjunction would you use to express a reason similar to 'because'?

• For

• Nor

• Yet

• And

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

How is the conjunction 'nor' typically used?

• To combine true statements

• To express negation

• To show contrast

• To indicate a choice

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which conjunction is used to show an exception?

• And

• Or

• So

• But

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

What is the function of the conjunction 'yet'?

• To express an unexpected contrast

• To show a consequence

• To combine similar ideas

• To indicate a choice

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which conjunction would you use to indicate a consequence?

• Nor

• So

• For

• And

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Complete the sentence: 'I was feeling hungry, ___ I made myself a sandwich.'

• for

• and

• yet

• so

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

What does the mnemonic device FANBOYS help you remember?

• Coordinating conjunctions

• Prepositions

• Types of verbs

• Adjectives

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E