* For
* And
* Nor
* But
* Or
* Yet
* So
These are often remembered with the acronym FANBOYS.
Examples:
* For the sun was shining, and the birds were singing.
* The dog was tired, but he still wanted to play.
* We can go to the park, or we can stay home and watch a movie.
* I finished my homework early, so I had time to relax.
Important Notes:
* Comma Before Conjunction: A comma is usually placed before a coordinating conjunction when joining two independent clauses.
* Not Just For Sentences: Coordinating conjunctions can also be used to join words, phrases, and dependent clauses.