Coordinating Conjunctions

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects 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 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 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 conjunction 'but' is used to connect contrasting ideas or statements.

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

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

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'and'.

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Example: I like to read books and watch movies.

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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: You can have tea or coffee with your breakfast.

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What is the role of a comma when using coordinating conjunctions?

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A comma is typically used before a coordinating conjunction when it connects two independent clauses.

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Identify the coordinating conjunction in the following sentence: 'She wanted to go to the party, but she was too tired.'

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The coordinating conjunction is 'but'.