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FANBOYS: Coordinating Conjunctions

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Andy plays the violin well, ______ the trumpet is his favorite instrument.

But (correct)
And
For
So

She didn’t enjoy the movie, ______ did she like the book.

But
Nor (correct)
So
For

Would you like tea ______ coffee with your breakfast?

Yet
Or (correct)
And
Nor

He forgot his keys, ______ I had to drive him back home.

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She was tired, ______ she kept working until the project was finished.

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For (FANBOYS)

Indicates cause or explanation; introduces the reason for the preceding clause.

And (FANBOYS)

Connects similar or additional items; adds information.

Nor (FANBOYS)

Used to present a negative alternative; combines two negative statements.

But (FANBOYS)

Introduces a contrast or exception; indicates something unexpected.

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Or (FANBOYS)

Presents an alternative or choice; introduces options.

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Study Notes

FANBOYS is an acronym for the coordinating conjunctions: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.
Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, and clauses.

FANBOYS Quiz

Andy plays the violin well, but the trumpet is his favorite instrument.
She didn’t enjoy the movie, nor did she like the book.
Would you like tea or coffee with your breakfast?
He forgot his keys, so I had to drive him back home.
She was tired, yet she kept working until the project was finished.

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