Coordinating Conjunctions

Front

What is a coordinating conjunction?

Back

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

Front

List the four main coordinating conjunctions.

Back

and, but, or, so

Front

What does the conjunction 'and' do in a sentence?

Back

It adds one idea to another.

Front

What does the conjunction 'but' indicate in a sentence?

Back

It shows contrast between two ideas.

Front

What does the conjunction 'or' suggest in a sentence?

Back

It presents a choice between two options.

Front

What does the conjunction 'so' imply in a sentence?

Back

It shows a cause-and-effect relationship.

Front

Fill in the blank: I want to play outside, _ it is raining.

Back

but

Front

Fill in the blank: Would you like apples _ oranges?

Back

or

Front

Fill in the blank: I like to read books, _ I also enjoy watching movies.

Back

and

Front

Fill in the blank: She was tired, _ she went to bed early.

Back

so