Lesson on how to use COORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS - FANBOYS (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so)

The video tutorial introduces conjunctions, focusing on coordinating conjunctions. It explains that conjunctions are words that connect parts of a sentence and highlights three types: coordinating, subordinating, and correlative. The lesson emphasizes coordinating conjunctions, which join words, clauses, and phrases of equal importance. The acronym FANBOYS is used to remember them: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So. Examples are provided to illustrate their use, and the video concludes with a recap of the key points.

What are conjunctions primarily used for in a sentence?

• To separate different ideas

• To introduce a new topic

• To connect parts of a sentence

• To emphasize a point

Which word does the 'F' in FANBOYS stand for?

• For

• From

• Further

• Finally

What is the function of the conjunction 'but'?

• To show contrast

• To list items

• To add information

• To give a reason

In the sentence 'Kate loves listening to classical music, yet hates Chopin,' what role does 'yet' play?

• It gives a reason

• It adds information

• It shows contrast

• It lists items

Which conjunction is used to indicate an alternative?

• Yet

• Or

• Nor

• And