This document discusses coordinating conjunctions and their meanings and uses. It explains that and shows similarity, but contrasts ideas, so shows cause and effect, or offers two related options, nor refers to two related negative concepts, for indicates reason, and yet combines an idea with an unexpected or illogical element. Examples of each conjunction are provided to illustrate their uses.

1. Coordinating Conjunctions
F A N B O Y S
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2. Coordinating Conjunctions
F A N B O Y S
for nor or yet
and but so

3. And = Shows Similarity
I have a dog and a cat.
She speaks German and French.
I like to run in the park and by the lake.
He works for a company, and he has a café.
I have a TV in the kitchen and in my room.
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Word
She teaches math, and she teaches Spanish.
Phrase
Phrase
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4. But = Contrasting Ideas
It is cloudy but warm.
The class was fun but difficult.
The gym is open at night, but not on holidays.
He is smart, but he is very lazy.
I live by the lake, but away from the beach.
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Word
I bought a new computer, but it is slow.
Phrase
Phrase
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5. So = Shows Cause and Effect
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It was cold, so I put on a jacket.
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Word
Word
I have a test, so I have to study for it.
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Phrase
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6. Or = Two Related Options
You can have coffee or tea.
We usually play either futsal or basketball.
The keys are on either the sofa or the table.
You can drive, or you can walk.
You can come on Saturday or on Sunday.
Word
Word
She will call you, or she will send an email.
Phrase
Phrase
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7. Nor = Two related negative concepts
It is not cheap nor easy to find.
Some food is neither tasty nor healthy.
It is not sold in stores, nor at the market.
I cannot dance, nor can I sing.
I don’t work on weekends, nor on holidays.
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Word
He does not smoke, nor does he drink.
Phrase
Phrase
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8. For = Because (reason for an action)
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We left early, for it was getting dark.
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Word
He dropped the class, for it was too hard.
Phrase
Phrase
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9. Yet = But + Surprise / Not Logical
The new phone is powerful, yet inexpensive.
Cricket looks fun, yet complicated.
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He is rich, yet he never spends money.
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Word
Word
The test was easy, yet we all failed it.
Phrase
Phrase
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10. Thanks for Learning
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