FANBOYS Meanings
This conjunction joins two opposing ideas.
But
Ex. I slept 8 hours last night, but I'm still tired.
It's important to practice English during school ____ after school.
and
_____ Vale ____ Nohely are from Mexico.
Both... and
I like skiing, snowboarding, and _________________.
Gerund
Ex. Running
Both Akira and Mizuho ________ (speak) Japanese.
speak
This conjunction shows that the 2nd idea is the result of the 1st.
So
Ex. I woke up late, so I missed the bus.
It started to rain, _____ I grabbed my rain boots.
so
The GV5 class likes __________ homework ___ quizzes.
neither
He likes his soup not only salty but also _________.
Adjective
Ex. Spicy
Both Medea and her students ____________ (try) to arrive to class on time.
try
This conjunction is used for joining 2 negative parts of speech (A/V/N etc).
Or
Ex. I don't like apples or oranges.
Eliana eats potato salad frequently, _____ I haven't eaten it in years.
but
This paired conjunction is used to emphasize surprising information.
Not only... but also...
Ex. Not only Juan, but also Fumi will be presenting an idiom today.
Emily neither studies nor __________ anymore.
3rd person verb
Ex. Reads
Neither skydiving nor riding horses _____ (be) particularly safe.
is
This conjunction means "but," but is more formal.
Yet
Ex. I'm a good student, but I did poorly on the last test.
I try not to put too much pressure on myself, _____ I often do.
but
I am _________ going to stay in GV2 for a while _________ move up to GV3.
either... or...
I want to either go to the mall or ________________.
...base verb...
Ex. ...go home.
Not only Arnaud and Chisaki, but also the rest of the class _____ (want) to go on vacation.
wants
This conjunction looks like a preposition, but has a different (less common) meaning.
For
Ex. I do my homework every night, for I must!
I have been yawning all day, ______ I am completely exhausted.
for
*Much less commonly heard than "because." More likely to be found in older literature.
Correct this sentence: Neither Medea nor her sister don't want to go to the museum.
Neither Medea nor her sister _____ want to go to the museum.
Both Medea and her sister don't want...
Not only Medea, but also her sister doesn't want...etc.
*Daily Challenge* Not only ___ I speak some French, but I also speak some Spanish.
do
Not only Monty, but also one of his students _____ (is) in a meeting with Jacqueline.
is