FANBOYS Coordinating Conjunctions

Front

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

Back

for

Answer explanation

FOR

*Shows cause and effect relationship.

*Shows reason or purpose

Front

I went to the store ______ bought some milk.

Back

and

Answer explanation

AND

*Connects two or more ideas, shows addition.

*Connects similarities, equal ideas.

Front

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

Back

and

Answer explanation

AND

Connects similar, equal ideas

Connects two or more ideas, and shows addition.

Front

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

Back

nor

Answer explanation

NOR

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

*connects negative clauses

Front

Good progress, ____ long way to go.

Back

but

Answer explanation

BUT

Shows contrast or exception

Front

Do you prefer chocolate ____ vanilla?

Back

or

Answer explanation

or

Shows choice or option.

Shows the opposite or alternative.

Front

I reached out to her many times _____ she didn't respond.

Back

yet

Answer explanation

yet

implies a stronger contrast

Front

Always wear your mask ___ you will get protected.

Back

so

Answer explanation

so

shows an effect or results

Front

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

Back

yet

Answer explanation

yet

implies stronger contrast

Front

Going to the store, ____ I'll pick up milk.

Back

so

Answer explanation

so

shows an effect or result