Level 5-01 Fanboys - Coordinating Conjunctions.

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2. Coordinating Conjunctions F A N B O Y S for n or or yet and but so

3. And = Shows Similarity I have a dog and a cat. She speaks German and French. I like to run in the park and by the lake. He works for a company, and he has a café. I have a TV in the kitchen and in my room. Word Word She teaches math, and she teaches Spanish. Phrase Phrase Clause Clause

4. But = Contrasting Ideas It is cloudy but warm. The class was fun but difficult. The gym is open at night, but not on holidays. He is smart, but he is very lazy. I live by the lake, but away from the beach. Word Word I bought a new computer, but it is slow. Phrase Phrase Clause Clause

5. So = Shows Cause and E ffect -- -X- -- -- -X- -- -- -X- -- It was cold, so I put on a jacket. -- -X- -- Word Word I have a test, so I have to study for it. Phrase Phrase Clause Clause

6. Or = Two Related Options You can have coffee or tea. We usually play either futsal or basketball. The keys are on either the sofa or the table. You can drive, or you can walk. You can come on Saturday or on Sunday. Word Word She will call you, or she will send an email. Phrase Phrase Clause Clause

7. Nor = Two related negative concepts It is not cheap nor easy to find. Some food is neither tasty nor healthy . It is not sold in stores, nor at the market. I can not dance, nor can I sing. I do n’t work on weekends, nor on holidays. Word Word He does not smoke, nor does he drink. Phrase Phrase Clause Clause

8. For = Because (reason for an action) -- -X- -- -- -X- -- -- -X- -- We left early, for it was getting dark. -- -X- -- Word Word He dropped the class, for it was too hard. Phrase Phrase Clause Clause

9. Yet = But + Surprise / Not Logical The new phone is powerful, yet inexpensive. Cricket looks fun, yet complicated. -- -x- -- He is rich, yet he never spends money. ---x--- Word Word The test was easy, yet we all failed it. Phrase Phrase Clause Clause

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