what is the difference between coordinating conjunction and dependent words? We can use coordinating conjunctions or dependent words connect two independent sentences; however, I don't know what's the detail difference between those two types of words. Would you like to give me a hand on this issue? Coordinating conjunctions are known as acronym FANBOYS: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so. Dependent words are known as, since, because, without, unless, etc.