FANBOYS
Seven conjunctions remembered
FANBOYS is a mnemonic for the seven coordinating conjunctions in English: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.
These are the words that join grammatically equal elements—two nouns, two clauses, two sentences.
The acronym is standard in grammar instruction: Remember FANBOYS when you're connecting independent clauses.
grammar
Word joining clauses together
- coordinatingArranging for unified action
- mnemonicTechnique for retention
- forOn behalf of
- andTogether with also
fandom
Ardent admirer of something
- collectorOne who gathers items
- obsessiveConsumed by fixation
- geekObsessive enthusiast
- nerdBrainy social misfit
devotee · aficionado · superfan · otaku · Trekkie · comics · memorabilia · convention
conjunction
Word joining clauses together
- coordinatingArranging for unified action
- mnemonicTechnique for retention
- forOn behalf of
and · nor · but · or · yet · so · clause · sentence · compound · comma
enthusiast
Ardent admirer of something
nerd · devotee · aficionado · superfan · otaku · Trekkie · comics · memorabilia · convention · merchandise