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 the common coordinating conjunctions.

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For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So (FANBOYS).

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What does the conjunction 'and' do?

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It connects two similar ideas or adds information.

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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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What does the conjunction 'so' do?

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It shows a cause-and-effect relationship.

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What does the conjunction 'yet' do?

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It shows a contrast similar to 'but', often with an unexpected result.

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What does the conjunction 'nor' do?

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It connects two negative ideas.

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Create a sentence using 'and'.

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I like apples and oranges.

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Create a sentence using 'but'.

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I wanted to go outside, but it was raining.