Mnemonic Devices & Sentence Formulas Coordinating Conjunctions (FANBOYS) For And Nor But Or Yet So

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These words are used to JOIN 2 COMPLETE sentences. Ex: I enjoy learning new things, but sometimes it requires a lot of effort.

Subordinating Conjunctions (WEASWABBIA) While Even though Although Since When/whenever After Before Because If As (soon as, long as)

These words create FRAGMENTS (dependent clauses). Ex: Whenever I put my mind to something, I always succeed.

Conjunctive Adverbs (FALCONS Need To Hunt Mice) Furthermore Also Likewise Consequently Otherwise Nevertheless Still/Similarly Nonetheless Therefore However Moreover

These are GREAT transition words to use at the beginning of sentences. Also, you can use these words to connect two complete sentences. Ex: I enjoy writing complex sentences; therefore, I may become a writer one day.

Mnemonic Devices & Sentence Formulas

Sentence Formula & Example 1. Complete sentence fragment

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Abbreviation Cs frag

Ex: I would get rid of all homework if I was in charge of the world.

2. Fragment, complete sentence

Ex: If I was in charge of the world, I would get rid of all homework.

Frag, cs

3. Complete sentence, (any FANBOYS) complete sentence

Cs, ____ cs

Ex: I would get rid of all homework, and I would make sure everyone got good grades.

4. Complete sentence; complete sentence

Cs; cs

Ex: I enjoyed watching the West Pender Warriors play; they are a great team!

5. Complete sentence; (FALCONSNTHM), cs

Ex: I must do my chores; however, I dread doing them.

Cs; ___, cs

6. Opening Transition, complete sentence Ex: However, I dread doing them. 7. Complete sentence: list
Ex: I need to buy several items: cheese, milk, and bread.

OT, cs

Cs: list

8. Complete sentence, extra info

Cs extra info

Ex: I am good at grammar, which is why I make good grades in language arts class.

9. Begin sentence, extra info, end sentence

Ex: I, however, struggle quite a bit in math class.

Begin, extra, end