FANBOYS Mastering Coordinating Conjunctions.pptx

1. FANBOYS: Mastering Coordinating Conjunctions

2. What Are Coordinating Conjunctions?
● Coordinating conjunctions connect equal words, phrases, or
clauses
● There are seven coordinating conjunctions
● Remember them using the acronym FANBOYS:
● F - For
● A - And
● N - Nor
● B - But
● O - Or
● Y - Yet
● S - So

3. FANBOYS Acronym: Your Memory Trick
● F-A-N-B-O-Y-S is an easy way to remember all seven
conjunctions
● Each letter represents a different conjunction
● Practice saying the acronym out loud
● Challenge: Can you list all seven conjunctions without looking?

4. Joining Independent Clauses
● Use a comma and a coordinating conjunction to connect two
complete sentences
● Basic structure:
● Subject + verb + object, [conjunction] subject + verb + object
● Example: "I like football, and I like hockey"
● This creates a compound sentence

5. When to Use Commas
● Use a comma before the conjunction when joining two
independent clauses
● No comma needed when joining:
● Two single words
● Two phrases
● Example: "I want pizza or a burger"

6. Connecting Words
● Coordinating conjunctions can connect:
● Single words
● Phrases
● Multiple items in a list
● Example: "I bought straps, pedals, and toe clips"
● Notice the comma before the final "and"

7. Practical Examples
● "My favorite foods are burritos and sushi"
● "I will eat either a hamburger or a hotdog"
● "Phil was entranced by the dancer's stage presence and
graceful movements"