Coordinating Conjunctions

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A word that connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal in structure.

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List the common coordinating conjunctions.

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For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So (FANBOYS).

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What does the conjunction 'and' do?

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It connects two similar ideas or items.

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What does the conjunction 'but' do?

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It shows contrast between two ideas.

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What does the conjunction 'or' do?

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It presents a choice between two options.

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What does the conjunction 'yet' do?

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It shows a contrast similar to 'but', often implying 'even so'.

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What does the conjunction 'so' do?

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It indicates a result or consequence.

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What does the conjunction 'for' do?

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It explains a reason or purpose.

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Fill in the blank: 'I wanted to play outside, ___ it was raining.'

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but

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Fill in the blank: 'She likes apples, ___ she doesn't like oranges.'

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but