Coordinating conjunctions: FANBOYS exercise

I. What does FANBOYS stand for?

F ____ : It means “because”. It refers to a reason.

A____ : It joins the same, similar or equal elements.
N____ : It is used to negate elements or phrases.
B____ : It is used for contrast.
O____ : It is used for choices, options, alternatives and making decisions.
Y____ : I is used for contrast. It means “despite something” (synonyms: nevertheless, but still)
S ____ : It is used for consequence, result of something.

II. Circle ( O ) the correct conjunction.

1. I like both dogs ______ cats. 

a) Yet b) But c) And d) Nor e) So

2. The items are on sale in the supermarket _____ not online. 

a) But b) And c) So d) Or e) Nor

3. I like coffee, ______ my mother prefers tea. 

a) So b) And c) But d) Or e) Nor

4. Do you want coffee ______ tea? 

a) Or b) Yet c) For d) So e) But

5. Daniela is hungry ______ her sister ate all of her lunch.

a) Yet b) For c) Nor d) But e) And

6. I don’t prefer walking _____ taking the bus. I prefer going by car. 

a) For b) And c) Nor d) So e) But

7. He’s seventy-two, _____ he still swims, runs and plays tennis regularly.

a) And b) Yet c) Nor d) So e) For