Exploring Coordinating Conjunctions in Grammar

What is the primary function of conjunctions in English?

• To unite words, phrases, and clauses

• To describe nouns

• To modify verbs

• To express emotions

Which of the following is an example of a conjunction?

• Cake

• And

• Peanut butter

• Jelly

What mnemonic is used to remember coordinating conjunctions?

• ROYGBIV

• HOMES

• FANBOYS

• PEMDAS

What does the 'F' in FANBOYS stand for?

• Few

• Far

• For

• From

Which conjunction would you use to combine two positive statements?

• Nor

• But

• And

• Or

Which conjunction is used to express negation?

• But

• Nor

• And

• Or

What is the function of the conjunction 'but'?

• To combine positive statements

• To express exceptions

• To show consequences

• To express negation

Which conjunction is used to choose between options?

• Or

• And

• But

• Nor

What is the purpose of the conjunction 'yet'?

• To combine positive statements

• To express unexpected outcomes

• To express negation

• To show consequences

Which conjunction shows a consequence of an action?

• For

• Yet

• And

• So