Conjunctio n s Conjunction s Conjunctions are joining words Two or more words The child ate a peanut butter and jelly sandwich Two or more phrases She enjoys going to clubs singing karaoke or relaxing at home on the weekend ID: 764719
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Conjunctions
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 to clubs, singing karaoke, or relaxing at home on the weekend.
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.
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
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.
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.
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?
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.