Conjunctions

Coordination Subordinating Relative Pronouns Conjunctive

Conjunctions Conjunctions Adverbs
(FANBOYS)
F: For After That Accordingly
A: And Although Which As a result
N: Nor As Who (ever) Consequently
B: But As if Whom (ever) First
O: Or As long as Whose However
Y: Yet Because Which (ever) Indeed
S: So Before In fact
Even though And sometimes Instead
If when and where Next
Since Otherwise
Than Second
Though Still
Unless For example
Until For instance
When Furthermore
Whenever Hence
Where Likewise
Wherever Meanwhile
While Moreover
So that Nevertheless
Therefore
Thus
Unfortunately

Tips:
1. Spotting subordinating conjunctions/relative pronouns is the easiest way to identify
a subordinate (dependent) clause.
2. A conjunctive adverb is a word or phrase that serves as a transition, usually between
two main clauses. When a conjunctive adverb joins two main clauses, it is preceded
by a semicolon and followed by a comma. Do not use a semicolon before a
conjunctive adverb that DOES NOT begin with a main clause.
3. Coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS) connect independent clauses.