Examples of Conjunctions for Kids (FANBOYS list)

📚 Quick Study Guide

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• Conjunctions: Words that connect other words, phrases, or clauses.
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• FANBOYS: A handy acronym to remember the most common coordinating conjunctions.
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• F - For: Explains the reason or purpose. Example: He went to bed, for he was tired.
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• A - And: Adds information. Example: She likes to sing and dance.
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• N - Nor: Presents a non-contrasting negative idea. Example: He doesn't like coffee, nor does he like tea.
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• B - But: Shows a contrast or exception. Example: She is rich, but she is unhappy.
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• O - Or: Presents an alternative or choice. Example: Would you like tea or coffee?
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• Y - Yet: Shows a contrast despite something. Example: It was raining, yet they went for a walk.
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• S - So: Shows a result or consequence. Example: He was hungry, so he made a sandwich.

Practice Quiz

1. Which of the following is NOT a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS)?
   1. For
   2. Although
   3. But
   4. So
2. Choose the sentence that correctly uses a conjunction:
   1. I went to the store I bought milk.
   2. I went to the store, and I bought milk.
   3. I went to the store and, I bought milk.
   4. I went, to the store and I bought milk.
3. Which conjunction shows a choice or alternative?
   1. And
   2. But
   3. Or
   4. For
4. Which conjunction shows a reason or purpose?
   1. So
   2. For
   3. Yet
   4. Nor
5. Which sentence uses 'nor' correctly?
   1. He doesn't like apples, nor he likes oranges.
   2. He doesn't like apples, or he likes oranges.
   3. He doesn't like apples, nor does he like oranges.
   4. He doesn't like apples, neither he likes oranges.
6. Which conjunction shows a contrast despite something?
   1. And
   2. Yet
   3. So
   4. Or
7. Which sentence uses 'so' correctly?
   1. She was tired, so she went to bed.
   2. She was tired, and she went to bed.
   3. She was tired, but she went to bed.
   4. She was tired, or she went to bed.