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C o n j u n c t i o n s
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C o n j u n c t i o n s
Definition: 
A conjunction is a word that connects sentences or parts 
of a sentence together. Transitions help fluency in writing 
and speaking.
What are Conjunctions?
Conjunctions are connecting 
words that join sentences or 
parts of sentences. They create 
bridges between ideas, allowing 
for smoother expression and 
more complex thoughts.
Why Use Conjunctions?
Conjunctions improve fluency in 
both writing and speaking. They 
help avoid choppy sentences 
and create more sophisticated 
language structures.
Types of Conjunctions
There are three main types: coordinating, correlative, and subordinating 
conjunctions. Each serves different purposes in connecting ideas.
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C o n j u n c t i o n s
Definition: 
A conjunction is a word that connects sentences or parts 
of a sentence together. Transitions help fluency in writing 
and speaking.
What are Conjunctions?
Conjunctions are connecting 
words that join sentences or 
parts of sentences. They create 
bridges between ideas, allowing 
for smoother expression and 
more complex thoughts.
Why Use Conjunctions?
Conjunctions improve fluency in 
both writing and speaking. They 
help avoid choppy sentences 
and create more sophisticated 
language structures.
Types of Conjunctions
There are three main types: coordinating, correlative, and subordinating 
conjunctions. Each serves different purposes in connecting ideas.
Coordinating Conjunctions
Purpose
Coordinating conjunctions connect 
similar grammatical elements - words, 
phrases, or clauses. They help avoid 
short, choppy sentences and show 
relationships between ideas.
FANBOYS
The acronym FANBOYS helps 
remember the seven coordinating 
conjunctions: For, And, Nor, But, Or, 
Yet, So. Each shows a specific 
relationship between connected 
elements.
Usage
These simple transitions (typically two 
or three letters) help avoid run-on 
sentences and other grammatical 
errors by properly connecting related 
ideas.
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C o n j u n c t i o n s
Definition: 
A conjunction is a word that connects sentences or parts 
of a sentence together. Transitions help fluency in writing 
and speaking.
What are Conjunctions?
Conjunctions are connecting 
words that join sentences or 
parts of sentences. They create 
bridges between ideas, allowing 
for smoother expression and 
more complex thoughts.
Why Use Conjunctions?
Conjunctions improve fluency in 
both writing and speaking. They 
help avoid choppy sentences 
and create more sophisticated 
language structures.
Types of Conjunctions
There are three main types: coordinating, correlative, and subordinating 
conjunctions. Each serves different purposes in connecting ideas.
Coordinating Conjunctions
Purpose
Coordinating conjunctions connect 
similar grammatical elements - words, 
phrases, or clauses. They help avoid 
short, choppy sentences and show 
relationships between ideas.
FANBOYS
The acronym FANBOYS helps 
remember the seven coordinating 
conjunctions: For, And, Nor, But, Or, 
Yet, So. Each shows a specific 
relationship between connected 
elements.
Usage
These simple transitions (typically two 
or three letters) help avoid run-on 
sentences and other grammatical 
errors by properly connecting related 
ideas.
Here are the relationships that 
the seven coordinators show: 
For: 
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For: Result-Cause 
Relationship
"For" functions similarly to 
"because" or "since," 
explaining the cause after 
stating the result. It shows 
why something happened 
after stating what 
happened.
2
Example
I will get financial aid for 
college (result), for I 
applied on the first day 
(cause).
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C o n j u n c t i o n s
Definition: 
A conjunction is a word that connects sentences or parts 
of a sentence together. Transitions help fluency in writing 
and speaking.
What are Conjunctions?
Conjunctions are connecting 
words that join sentences or 
parts of sentences. They create 
bridges between ideas, allowing 
for smoother expression and 
more complex thoughts.
Why Use Conjunctions?
Conjunctions improve fluency in 
both writing and speaking. They 
help avoid choppy sentences 
and create more sophisticated 
language structures.
Types of Conjunctions
There are three main types: coordinating, correlative, and subordinating 
conjunctions. Each serves different purposes in connecting ideas.
Coordinating Conjunctions
Purpose
Coordinating conjunctions connect 
similar grammatical elements - words, 
phrases, or clauses. They help avoid 
short, choppy sentences and show 
relationships between ideas.
FANBOYS
The acronym FANBOYS helps 
remember the seven coordinating 
conjunctions: For, And, Nor, But, Or, 
Yet, So. Each shows a specific 
relationship between connected 
elements.
Usage
These simple transitions (typically two 
or three letters) help avoid run-on 
sentences and other grammatical 
errors by properly connecting related 
ideas.
Here are the relationships that 
the seven coordinators show: 
For: 
1
For: Result-Cause 
Relationship
"For" functions similarly to 
"because" or "since," 
explaining the cause after 
stating the result. It shows 
why something happened 
after stating what 
happened.
2
Example
I will get financial aid for 
college (result), for I 
applied on the first day 
(cause).
And: 
Chronological Order
"And" can show a sequence of 
events happening one after another.
Example: I went to the station (first) 
and waited for half an hour (second).
Example: I had breakfast and left for 
work.
Expressing Surprise
"And" can indicate something 
unexpected or surprising.
Example: He is 13 and he speaks 3 
languages? (wow really?)
Adding Similar Sources
"And" connects similar items or 
sources together.
Example: His job brought in several 
thousand dollars a month (a source 
of $), and he got another large sum 
from an inheritance (a second 
source).