Identifying 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.

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List the common coordinating conjunctions.

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

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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.

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

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The conjunction 'but' is used to show contrast between two ideas.

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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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What is the function of the coordinating conjunction 'nor'?

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The conjunction 'nor' is used to connect two negative ideas.

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

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The conjunction 'for' is used to explain reason or purpose.

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

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The conjunction 'yet' is used to introduce a contrasting idea that follows logically.

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

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The conjunction 'so' is used to indicate a result or consequence.

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Create a sentence using 'and'.

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I like apples and oranges.