COORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS

COORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS

( FANBOYS)

WHAT ARE THE FANBOYS?

YET

BUT

NOR

FOR

SO

OR

AND

FANBOYS (Coordinating Conjunctions)

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DEFINITION

Coordinating Conjunctions (FANBOYS) connect words or phrases that are equal to each other.

When to use a comma

USE A COMMA - When FANBOYS combine two complete thoughts (independent clauses) together use a comma.

COMPLETE THOUGHT to COMPLETE THOUGHT

I brought cupcakes to the party, and my sister brought confetti.

I can do my homework before I play, or I can do my homework last.

Social media expands our world, but we should use it wisely.

USe a Comma When

Use a comma and FANBOYS to connect two complete thoughts (independent clauses).

,FANBOYS

When to NOT to use a comma

DO NOT USE A COMMA - When sentences combine verbs, objects, or subjects in a sentence.

SUBJECT to SUBJECT (who TO who)

The basketball player and the track star have the same shoes.

OBJECT to OBJECT ( what TO what)

Cindy bought neither bubble gum nor potato chips at Walgreens.

VERB to VERB (action word To action word)

At the salon my barber will trim or cut my hair.

Don't use a comma

Don't use a comma when connecting two subjects, objects or verbs with FANBOYS.

FANBOYS

EXAMPLES