Conjunction Junction

A conjunction is a small word that joins words, phrases or sentences together. Learn the types, then play the game at the bottom!

Coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS)

These join two equal parts of a sentence. Remember them with FANBOYS:

For And Nor But Or Yet So

Word	Job	Example
for	gives a reason	He went to bed early, for he was sleepy.
and	adds an idea	I like apples and bananas.
nor	adds a negative idea	She can’t swim, nor can she ride a bike.
but	shows contrast	I like cats, but I don’t like dogs.
or	gives a choice	Do you want tea or coffee?
yet	contrast (surprising)	It was hard, yet I passed.
so	shows a result	I was hungry, so I ate a sandwich.

Comma tip: when a FANBOYS word joins two full sentences, put a comma before it.

These start a dependent clause, a part that cannot stand alone. They connect it to the main sentence.

because – reason
I stayed home because it was cold.

although – contrast
Although it was cold, I went out.

when / while – time
Call me when you arrive.

before / after – time order
Wash your hands before you eat.

until – up to a time
Wait until I come back.

if / unless – condition
If it rains, we stay inside.

Comma tip: if the dependent clause comes first, use a comma: Although I was tired, I kept working. If it comes second, no comma is needed.

These work in pairs: both…and, either…or, neither…nor, not only…but also.

Both Tom and Ben are in my class. · Neither my mom nor my dad can swim.

Read each sentence and tap the conjunction that fits the blank. There are sentences in a random order. Ready?

Magic words that join ideas! Each one has its own colour and picture:

➕ andadds⚡ butdifferent🔀 orchoose➡️ soresult💡 becausewhy

Look at the picture, read the sentence, then tap the magic word!