Coordinating Conjunctions

Front

Michael dislikes ice cream, ____________ he loves frozen yogurt.

Back

but

Front

We waited all day, ________ the delivery of new toys did not arrive.

Back

but

Front

Eat at the park _______ at the river.

Back

or

Front

Peter called my name, _________ I did not hear him.

Back

but

Front

The truck needed gas, _____ we did not stop.

Back

but

Front

She doesn't get good grades, __________ does she try very hard in school.

Back

nor

Front

Does the sentence require a comma before 'and'? The ballerina was slender and strong.

Back

No, no comma needed; only one clause is independent.

Front

Correct use of a comma with a coordinating conjunction:

Back

Reginald had a bad habit of being late for work, so the company fired him and hired the new guy.

Front

Correct use of a comma with a coordinating conjunction:

Back

She really is a beautiful girl, but nobody likes a compulsive liar.

Front

Andy plays the violin well, _____ the trumpet is his favorite instrument.

Back

but