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 (FANBOYS).

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List the FANBOYS coordinating conjunctions.

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

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

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

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

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The conjunction 'or' is used to present an alternative or choice between two ideas or items.

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

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The conjunction 'so' is used to indicate a result or consequence of the preceding clause.

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

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The conjunction 'yet' is used to introduce a contrast or an unexpected outcome.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'nor'.

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Example: She does not like coffee, nor does she enjoy tea.

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How do you punctuate sentences with coordinating conjunctions?

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When connecting two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction, use a comma before the conjunction.

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What is the difference between coordinating and subordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions connect equal parts of a sentence, while subordinating conjunctions connect a dependent clause to an independent clause.