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 main coordinating conjunctions are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).

Front

What does the acronym FANBOYS stand for?

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FANBOYS stands for the seven coordinating conjunctions: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

Front

Which coordinating conjunction would you use to show a choice?

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You would use 'or' to show a choice between two options.

Front

Identify the coordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'I want to play outside, but it is raining.'

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'but' is the coordinating conjunction in this sentence.

Front

Fill in the blank: 'You can have ice cream, ____ you can have cake.'

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'or' is the correct word to fill in the blank.

Front

What is the purpose of using 'and' in a sentence?

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'And' is used to connect two similar ideas or items.

Front

Identify the coordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'She likes apples and oranges.'

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'and' is the coordinating conjunction in this sentence.

Front

What does 'but' indicate when used in a sentence?

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'But' indicates a contrast or exception between two ideas.

Front

Fill in the blank: 'I wanted to go to the park, ____ my mom said no.'

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'but' is the correct word to fill in the blank.

Front

Which coordinating conjunction would you use to add information?

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'And' is used to add information.