6 2 Conjunctions

Conjunctions Today we're going to learn about conjunctions - the words that connect words, phrases, and clauses. Conjunctions can be categorized into three groups: coordinating, subordinating, and correlative conjunctions. Coordinating conjunctions Coordinating conjunctions are used to connect words, phrases, and clauses of equal importance. The most common coordinating conjunctions are "and," "or," "but," "nor," "for," "yet," and "so." For example: "I like pizza, but my friend prefers sushi." "I'm starving, but I don't want to eat yet." "I'm starving." "I don't want to eat yet." equal sentences joined by "but". As you can see these conjunctions help us connect equal ideas together. Coordinating conjunctions are also known as the "FANBOYS". What are FANBOYS you might ask? FANBOYS are the conjunctions that connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal syntactic importance. And what do the letters in FANBOYS stand for? F- For, A- And, N- Nor, B- But, O- Or, Y- Yet, S- So. So, let's use these FANBOYS to connect some things together. For example: "I'm starving, but I don't want to eat yet." "She wants to go to the park and play some football." "He can't swim nor can he dive." "I'll either go to the movies or stay at home." As you can see, FANBOYS help us connect equal ideas together. So, next time you're writing a sentence and want to connect two equal ideas, just remember your FANBOYS and you'll be good to go! And now, a fun activity to help you remember your FANBOYS. A poem: FANBOYS connect, FANBOYS connect, they join two equal things, and make our writing correct. I hope you now have a better understanding of Coordinating Conjunctions and how to use them. All About English At All About English, we bring over three decades of expertise in English language education. Our experience spans a wide range of teaching contexts — from providing English instruction on the South Coast of England and delivering Business English training for global companies such as Nissan, to offering classes in Spain, one- to-one tutoring, and preparation for Cambridge English examinations. Each course has been carefully developed with the goal of making high-quality English instruction accessible to learners around the world. Whether you are beginning your English language journey or seeking to refine your skills for academic or professional purposes, All About English offers structured, engaging, and effective learning designed to support your success. Visit our All About English website at: all-about-english.com Read The English Herald blog at: theenglishherald.blogspot.com