A conjunction serves as the binding agent between independent and dependent words, phrases, and sentences. A coordinating conjunction joins words, phrases, and sentences that are complementary, of the same kind, or equal in importance to one another. Seven factors coordinate Conjunctions include: for, and, neither, but, or, yet, and so. They can be recalled by the abbreviation FANBOYS. Two or more words, phrases can be joined together with FANBOYS. Most importantly, FANBOYS are used connect two independent clauses. Each conjunction plays different role to create the connection.

Coordinating Conjunctions	Purpose	Examples
For	The conjunction “for” shows a connection between two main clauses by stating that one is the cause of the other.	1. Tom went to picnic with his parents, for it was a blissful day. 2. The people in the Nation Conservation Society are so worried, for the extreme weather conditions are so threatening to the lives of animals. In both the sentences ‘for’ is used as conjunction and as a tool for connecting two sentences to provide reasons.
And	The conjunction ‘and’ shows a connection between two main clauses by adding information to the other.	1. Levi is reading a book, and his brother is making origami. 2. The meeting will commence tomorrow, and we will talk about adopting a new regulation. In both the above sentences, the coordinating conjunction ‘and’ is used to connect two sentences of equal values, by adding information to the existing sentence.
Nor	When connecting negative words or material to indicate the negative alternation, the conjunction “nor” is employed.	1. She didn’t complete the task, nor did she reschedule. 2. They didn’t practice well, nor did they perform well. In the both the sentences, nor is used to connect two negative information to show the negativity or negative alteration.
But	The conjunction ‘but’ is used to a connect two man clauses to provide contradiction.	1. She loves ocean, but she doesn’t know swimming. 2. The children want to play in the park, but it is raining outside
Or	The conjunction ‘or’ shows a connection between two main clauses by providing choices or alternatives.	1. Suzi can study in Canada, or she can study in the US. 2.They have take some serious measures, or the animals in the zoo will die. In the above sentences, ‘or’ is used as a conjunction to show choices or alternatives.
Yet	The conjunction ‘yet’ shows a connection between two main clauses by providing concession or contradiction.	1. Tom had been practicing for the game for five months, yet he failed. 2. She plays tennis will, yet her favorite sport is baseball. In the above sentences, ‘yet’ is used as a conjunction to provide contradiction.
So	The conjunction ‘So’ shows a connection between two main clauses by providing result or outcome.	1. It was snowing outside, so we spent our holidays in home. 2. He didn’t practice well, so he took additional classes. In the above sentences, ‘so’ is used as a conjunction to provide result or outcome.

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