Identifying 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. Examples include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', and 'so'.

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List the seven coordinating conjunctions.

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

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

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The coordinating conjunction 'and' is used to connect similar ideas or items in a sentence.

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

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The coordinating conjunction 'but' is used to connect contrasting ideas or statements.

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

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The coordinating conjunction 'or' is used to present alternatives or choices.

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

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I went to the store, for I needed some milk.

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

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I like to play soccer and basketball.

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

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I wanted to go to the park, but it started to rain.

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

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Would you like tea or coffee?

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What is the role of coordinating conjunctions in a sentence?

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Coordinating conjunctions link words, phrases, or clauses to create compound sentences and clarify relationships between ideas.