Coordinating Conjunctions

Front

Coordinating conjunctions join independent clauses.

Back

correct

Front

Comma placement with coordinating conjunction

Back

before

Front

Deserts are harsh and dry, ________ many plants grow there.

Back

yet

Front

Cora might go to the library, ________ she might stay home.

Back

but

Front

Patty looked at the lego set, ________ she couldn’t afford it.

Back

but

Front

Billy jogs daily, _______ he wants to stay in shape in the off-season.

Back

for

Front

My brother is in the play, _______ I want to attend the first performance.

Back

so

Front

Zeus is the father of all gods on Mt. Olympus and controls lightning.

Back

correct

Front

Author of the Odyssey is the blind poet Homer.

Back

incorrect

Front

Squirrel and bird fought an epic battle in the tree.

Back

incorrect