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 independent clauses that are similar or equal in structure.

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List the coordinating conjunctions in English.

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The coordinating conjunctions are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

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What does the coordinating conjunction 'for' indicate?

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The conjunction 'for' indicates a reason or purpose.

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What does the coordinating conjunction 'and' indicate?

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The conjunction 'and' indicates addition or connection.

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What does the coordinating conjunction 'but' indicate?

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The conjunction 'but' indicates contrast or exception.

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What does the coordinating conjunction 'or' indicate?

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The conjunction 'or' indicates a choice or alternative.

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What does the coordinating conjunction 'yet' indicate?

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The conjunction 'yet' indicates contrast, similar to 'but'.

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What does the coordinating conjunction 'so' indicate?

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The conjunction 'so' indicates a result or consequence.

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How do you use a comma with a coordinating conjunction?

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A comma is placed before the coordinating conjunction when it connects two independent clauses.

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Is this sentence correct? 'I want to go to the park, and I want to play.'

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Yes, this sentence is correct.