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 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 'and' do?

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The conjunction 'and' is used to connect two similar ideas or items.

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What does the coordinating conjunction 'but' indicate?

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

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What does the coordinating conjunction 'or' express?

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The conjunction 'or' is used to present an alternative or choice.

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What does the coordinating conjunction 'so' imply?

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The conjunction 'so' indicates a result or consequence.

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What does the coordinating conjunction 'yet' suggest?

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The conjunction 'yet' is used to show a contrast that is surprising.

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What does the coordinating conjunction 'for' explain?

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The conjunction 'for' is used to provide a reason or explanation.

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Complete the sentence: I want to play outside, _____ it is raining.

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but

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Complete the sentence: You can have ice cream, _____ you can have cake.

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or