Conjunctions

Nota:

• A word that joins together sentences, clauses, phrases, or words. They are the seven coordinating conjunctions. FANBOYS

1. For

   Nota:

   • Example: I went to bed early yesterday, for I was tired.
   1. reason
2. Nor

   Nota:

   • I will neither drink nor dance.
   1. and not
3. And

   Nota:

   • My sister and I went shopping last week. A doctor and a nurse.
   1. addition
4. But

   Nota:

   • Slow but steady. This room is old but comfortable.
   1. contrast
5. Or

   Nota:

   • Do you play the piano or the violin? Is this a sheep or a goat?
   1. options
6. Yet

   Nota:

   • He likes to play tennis, yet his favourite sport is football.
   1. outcome
7. So

   Nota:

   • I was very tired, so  I went to bed early yesterday.
   1. result