In both speaking and writing, to make sentences and paragraphs more meaningfully linked, people often use coordinating conjunctions. So what is a coordinating conjunction? How many types of coordinating conjunctions are there in English? Join EnglishTopVN to learn everything about combining conjunctions right in the article below!
Yes in total 7 coordinating conjunctions in English.
Memorization features: FANBOYS
F | A | N | B | O | Y | S |
for | and | nor | but | or | yet | so |
Compounding conjunctions used to connect two (or more) equivalent word units
For example:
I like watching sports and listening to music.
I didn’t have enough money so I didn’t buy that car.
There are a total of 7 coordinating conjunctions in English.
A small tip to help you easily remember is that these 7 words are abbreviated to FANBOYS
F |
A |
N |
B |
O |
Y |
S |
For |
And |
Nor |
But |
Or |
Yet |
So
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Let's learn more about the meanings of these combining conjunctions:
People use coordinating conjunctions “for” to explain a reason or purpose some how.
Note: When using for as a conjunction, the must be followed by a clause or preceded by a comma.
For example:
Used with meaning add or supplement add one thing to another.
For example:
Nor used for add a negative for the negative idea stated previously.
For example:
The coordinating conjunction “but” is used to express contrast and antonymy.
For example:
When you want presents yet another option, use “or”.
For example:
Express the opposite idea of the previous clause. The conjunction shop “yet” is similar to “but”. For example:
“So” is used to talk about results or the influence of previous events or actions. For example: