Types of Conjunctions

The types of conjunctions remembered as FANBOYS are...

• subordinating conjunctions

• coordinating conjunctions

Subordinating conjunctions are typically used at the beginning of...

• an independent clause

• a dependent clause

Which one of these would be considered a subordinating conjunction?

• and

• but

• so

• because

Which one of these is NOT one of the coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS)?

• for

• yet

• or

• although

I have to choose _______ a cat ___ a dog for a pet.

• both, and

• either, or

• neither, nor

• not only, but also

We wanted to go to the party, ______ it was canceled.

• and

• so

• but

• or

_____ George, ____ his brother are very tall.

• Either, or

• Not only, but also

• Neither, nor

• Both, and

It started to rain, ____ the game was canceled.

• because

• but

• for

• so

Richard did not study for the test, he still made a good grade.

• Although

• Unless

• Even though

• Because

I can _____ bake cookies, ____ buy a cake.

• not only, but also

• whether, or

• either, or

• both, and