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Table of Contents - Freshman Writing 1
engwriting1.weebly.comConjunctions may also connect two clauses. Coordinating conjunctions unite two independent clauses and subordinating conjunctions join one dependent clause and one independent clause. Coordinating Conjunctions: and but or yet for nor so To recall the seven coordinating conjunctions, remember the word FANBOYS [For And Nor But Or Yet So]. Notes:
SENTENCE STRUCTURE BASICS - Vanier College
www.vaniercollege.qc.caTwo independent clauses may be joined by a comma and a coordinating conjunction. The seven coordinating conjunctions are easily remembered with the mnemonic device FANBOYS. Subject Verb Subject Verbs Lily travelled to Europe last summer, but Dan found a job and stayed in his hometown. Comma + Coordinating Conjunction 3.
Coordinating Conjunctions (FANBOYS)
www.sjsu.eduCoordinating conjunctions connect two equal words, phrases, or clauses. FANBOYS There are seven coordinating conjunctions: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so. A useful strategy to remember them is to memorize the acronym FANBOYS: F A N B O Y S o n o u r e o r d r t t Joining Independent Clauses ...