Coordinating Conjunctions

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What are coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal in structure. The most common coordinating conjunctions are 'for', 'and', 'nor', 'but', 'or', 'yet', and 'so' (often remembered by the acronym FANBOYS).

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List the seven coordinating conjunctions.

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The seven coordinating conjunctions are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

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What is the function of the coordinating conjunction 'and'?

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The coordinating conjunction 'and' is used to connect similar ideas or items, indicating addition.

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What is the function of the coordinating conjunction 'but'?

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The coordinating conjunction 'but' is used to connect contrasting ideas or items.

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What is the function of the coordinating conjunction 'or'?

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The coordinating conjunction 'or' is used to present alternatives or choices.

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What is the function of the coordinating conjunction 'so'?

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The coordinating conjunction 'so' is used to indicate a result or consequence.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'and'.

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Example: I would like to have a sandwich and a salad for lunch.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'but'.

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Example: I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'or'.

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Example: Would you prefer tea or coffee?

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'so'.

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Example: It was getting late, so we decided to head home.