Coordinating Conjunctions

Coordinating Conjunctions

1. are used for

   • Joins parts of a sentence
     • such as
       • word or independent clauses
         • also
           • elements it joins are similiar in importance and structure

2. Clause

   • is
     • A unit which contain subject and verb
       • I am happy

3. There are seven Coordinating Conjunctions

   • which can be expressed as
     • FANBOYS
       • For
         • Meaning "because"
           • I'm happy because I got a new job
       • And
         • Joins two similar ideas together
           • I like chocolate and milk
       • Nor
         • Joining two negative alternatives
           • Ana does not pay bills nor public services
       • But
         • Joins two contrasting ideas
           • I'm from Canada but I live in Colombia
       • Or
         • Joins two alternative ideas
           • We can go to the beach or the zoo
       • Yet
         • Is also used as "But"
           • She is good student yet she lose the exam
       • So
         • Shows that the second idea is the result of the firs
           • I did all homeworks, so all grades are excellent