Coordinating Conjunctions Flashcard

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Definition of coordinating conjunctions?

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Words that connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance in a sentence.

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Compound sentence: two or more independent clauses joined by conjunctions or punctuation.

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A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined together by coordinating conjunctions or punctuation.

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Coordinating conjunctions in compound sentences:

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Join two independent clauses.

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Complex sentence definition:

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Contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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Coordinating conjunctions in complex sentences:

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Join two independent clauses or words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance.

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Example of a complex sentence with a coordinating conjunction:

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I went to the store, but my friend stayed at home.