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 three common coordinating conjunctions.

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and, but, or

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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 an alternative or choice between two ideas.

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Use 'and' in a sentence.

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I like apples and oranges.

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Use 'but' in a sentence.

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I wanted to go outside, but it was raining.

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Use 'or' in a sentence.

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Would you like tea or coffee?

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What is the purpose of coordinating conjunctions?

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To connect words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.

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What is an example of a sentence using 'so'?

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It was cold, so I wore a jacket.