Coordinating Conjunctions

Coordinating conjunctions have many functions in the English language. However, their main function is to connect two or more ideas together. Common coordinating conjunctions are followings: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so. Most people remember these conjunctions by memorizing the word "FANBOYS."

Types	Example	What is linked
for	He is a great student, for he studies very hard. * “for” is more common in written English.	sentence + sentence
and	Erin tried unique and delicious food at the night market.	adjective + adjective
nor	Casey didn’t have enough money to go home nor to hang out with friends over the holidays.	sentence + sentence
but	Exercise can help you live longer, but many people don’t enjoy it.	sentence + sentence
or	She could rest in the nurse’s office or go home for the day.	sentence + sentence
yet	The professor taught a challenging physics class, yet his students still felt the class was fun.	sentence + sentence
so	Tiffany’s friend looked unhappy, so Tiffany invited her out to cheer her up.	sentence + sentence