Worksheet 1: Coordinating Conjunctions (FANBOYS)

Practice using the seven coordinating conjunctions to connect words and sentences. Click below to print or save as a PDF.

Worksheet 1: Coordinating Conjunctions (FANBOYS)

Name: _________________________   Date: _________________________

1. Identify the Conjunction

Read each sentence and circle the coordinating conjunction (For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So).

1. The sun was shining, but it was cold outside.
2. He doesn't like coffee, nor does he like tea.
3. She needs to study, for she has a test tomorrow.
4. We can go to the park or we can go to the movies.
5. He was hungry, so he made a sandwich.

2. Fill in the Blanks

Complete each sentence with the most appropriate coordinating conjunction from the FANBOYS list.

1. I wanted to go for a walk, ___ it started to rain.
2. She is smart, ___ she is also very humble.
3. Would you like to have pizza ___ pasta for dinner?
4. He did not cheat on the test, ___ it would be wrong.
5. It was late, ___ we went home.

3. Sentence Writing

Write one sentence using "and" to connect two items, and another sentence using "but" to show a contrast.

Sentence with "and": _________________________________________

Sentence with "but": __________________________________________

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