Coordinating Conjunctions Flashcards
1
Q
What are the coordinating conjunctions?
A
For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.
2
Q
What acronym helps remember them?
A
FANBOYS.
3
Q
Do coordinating conjunctions join independent clauses?
A
Yes.
4
Q
Should you use a comma before a coordinating conjunction?
A
Yes, if it connects two independent clauses.
5
Q
Is ‘so’ a coordinating conjunction?
A
Yes.
6
Q
Is ‘and’ a coordinating conjunction?
A
Yes.
7
Q
Is ‘although’ a coordinating conjunction?
A
No, it’s a subordinating conjunction.
8
Q
Do coordinating conjunctions require a semicolon?
A
No, just a comma.
9
Q
Can ‘but’ start a sentence?
A
Yes, but use it intentionally.
10
Q
What’s the purpose of coordinating conjunctions?
A
To connect equal parts of a sentence.
