1. Conjunctions

2. Conjunctions •Conjunctions are joining words. •Two or more words:
–The child ate a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
•Two or more phrases:
–She enjoys going shopping, singing karaoke, or relaxing at home on the weekend.

3. Conjunctions •Two or more sentences:
–He wants to buy a red convertible.
–His wife wants to buy a blue minivan.
–He wants to buy a red convertible, but his wife wants to buy a blue minivan.

4. FANBOYS
•The coordinating conjunctions can be memorized by remembering the word
•FANBOYS, which stands for these seven words:
•F – for B - but
•A – and O - or
•N – nor Y - yet
S - so

5. Meanings •For = because
•I am excited because I love to go to the mall. Or----
•I am excited, for I love to go to the mall.
•And = in addition to
•I love to go to the mall, and I love to shop at Macy’s.

6. Meanings •Nor = am not, or not, neither
–Use after a negative statement or to join two negatives
•I wasn’t in class yesterday, nor did I do my homework.
•I don’t like to eat spinach, nor do I like turnip greens.

7. Meanings •But = opposite or difference
•I would love to come with you, but I have to do my homework.
•I don’t eat red meat, but I enjoy chicken.
•Or = choice, option, alternative
•Do you want pizza for dinner, or would you rather eat a hamburger?
•Did he give you a ride home, or did you walk?

8. Meanings •Yet = but (more formal)
•I wish I could help you with your homework, yet I don’t understand decimals.
•I don’t normally drink coffee, yet I needed help to stay awake.
•So = a result, or a consequence
•English is my second language, so I struggle in Language Arts.
•I have the day off tomorrow, so I’m going to sleep late.