Coordinating Conjunctions 1

Front

Combine: I don't want to argue with you. I don't want to give in.

Back

I don't want to argue with you, but I don't want to give in.

Front

Combine: She had many friends. She was friendly.

Back

She had a lot of friends, for she was a friendly girl.

Front

Combine: I had a cute puppy. I lost him.

Back

I had a cute puppy, but I lost him.

Front

Combine: He studied for the test. He got a good grade.

Back

He studied for the test, so he got a good grade.

Front

Combine: Jim can boil eggs. Sally can make toast.

Back

Jim can boil eggs, and Sally can make toast.

Front

Combine: We can go to Disneyland. We can go to Sea World.

Back

We can go to Disneyland, or we can go to Sea World.

Front

Combine: Dan moved to Michigan. Then he moved home again.

Back

Dan moved to Michigan, but then he moved home again.

Front

Combine: They didn't want to be late. They hurried to the appointment.

Back

They didn't want to be late, so they hurried to the appointment.

Front

Combine: Jill runs a mile most days. She swims on Fridays.

Back

Jill runs a mile most days, and she swims on Fridays.

Front

Combine: You can choose vanilla ice cream. You can choose chocolate ice cream.

Back

You can choose vanilla ice cream, or you can choose chocolate ice cream.