Coordinating Conjunctions

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

Back

A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal in structure.

Front

List the coordinating conjunctions using the acronym FANBOYS.

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FANBOYS stands for: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

Front

Fill in the blank: I wanted to go to the park, ____ it started to rain.

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but

Front

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

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The conjunction 'and' is used to connect similar ideas or add information.

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Fill in the blank: She likes apples, ____ she doesn't like oranges.

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but

Front

Identify the coordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'I will have cake and ice cream.'

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and

Front

Fill in the blank: He studied hard, ____ he passed the test.

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so

Front

What does the coordinating conjunction 'or' indicate?

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The conjunction 'or' indicates a choice between two or more options.

Front

Fill in the blank: You can have tea, ____ you can have coffee.

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or

Front

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

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