Coordinating Conjunctions: Joining Parts of a Sentence Together

This lesson teaches how to use coordinating conjunctions to connect parts of a sentence. It reviews parts of speech and focuses on conjunctions like 'And', 'But', 'Or', and 'Nor'. The mnemonic FANBOYS helps remember the seven common conjunctions. Examples illustrate how conjunctions join similar parts of speech or clauses, enhancing sentence structure.

What is a common mistake when using the conjunction 'And'?

• Using it to end a sentence

• Using it to join two different parts of speech

• Using it without a comma

• Using it to start a sentence

What does the 'F' in the mnemonic FANBOYS stand for?

• Finally

• From

• Further

• For

Which conjunction is used to introduce a reason for something?

• But

• And

• Or

• Nor

When using 'Or' in a sentence, which word is often paired with it?

• Neither

• Either

• Both

• None

How does the conjunction 'Nor' function in a sentence?

• It lists two negative options

• It combines two clauses

• It joins two positive options

• It introduces a reason