Coordinating Conjuctions: FANBOYS

For: Explains reason or purpose.

       

I am going to buy a new dress for my sister's birthday.

And: Adds one thing to another.

       

My brother and I went to the movies yesterday.

Nor: Used to present an alternative negative idea to an

        already started negative idea.

    

I like neither swimming nor going to the beach.

But: Shows contrast.

       

 Mindy is a great friend but she talks too much.

Or: Presents an alternative or a choice.

     

You can go to my house or I can go to yours.

Yet: Introduces a contrasting idea that follows the preceding 

       idea logically.

Sabrina is a really nice person but she can't control her magic yet.

So: Indicates effect, result or consequence.

     

My sister is mad because I broke her glasses, so I've got to apologize to her.