Coordinating Conjunctions Combining Sentences FANBOYS

When combining sentences, what words can be used?

What acronym do we use to combine complete sentences?

• FANBOYS

• AAAWWUBBIS

• FLANBOYS

• FANBOYZ

A coordinating conjunction should always have what before it if it's joining two sentences together.

• Capital Letter

• Comma

• Period

• Nouns & Verbs

Amaryllis was cold, ______ she put on a coat.

• And

• But

• So

• For

Ms. Castro tried to read a novel in French, ___ it was too difficult.

• And

• But

• Yet

• For

To get from Ontario to Detroit, you can fly, ___ you can ride the ferry.

• And

• But

• Or

• So

I am allergic to cats, ___ I have three of them.

• Because

• And

• So

• Yet

I love math class, ____ reading class the most!

• And

• After

• Also

• But

Mrs. Smith will be late to work, ___ she has a dental appointment.

• Because

• But

• For

• After

Spongebob does not like to swim, ___ does he enjoy cycling.

• So

• And

• But

• Nor