Conquering 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).

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What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction?

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The purpose of a coordinating conjunction is to join two or more elements in a sentence, such as words, phrases, or independent clauses, to create a compound structure.

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When should you use a comma before a coordinating conjunction?

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A comma should be used before a coordinating conjunction when it connects two independent clauses.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. It can stand alone as a sentence.

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What is the coordinating conjunction in the sentence: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'?

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The coordinating conjunction is 'but'.

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Fill in the blank with a coordinating conjunction: 'I like tea, ___ I prefer coffee.'

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The correct conjunction is 'but'.

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Which FANBOYS conjunction would you use to express a choice?

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The conjunction 'or' is used to express a choice between options.

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What is the effect of using 'and' as a coordinating conjunction?

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Using 'and' adds information or connects similar ideas in a sentence.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'so' as a coordinating conjunction.

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Example: 'She was tired, so she went to bed early.'

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What is the difference between 'but' and 'and'?

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'But' indicates contrast between two ideas, while 'and' adds similar ideas together.