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. Common coordinating conjunctions include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.

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List the seven coordinating conjunctions.

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

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What punctuation mark is used before a coordinating conjunction when connecting two independent clauses?

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A comma (,) is used before a coordinating conjunction when connecting two independent clauses.

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Complete the sentence with a coordinating conjunction: 'I wanted to go for a walk, ___ it started to rain.'

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but

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Choose the correct coordinating conjunction: 'You can have ice cream, ___ you can have cake.'

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or

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What is the purpose of using coordinating conjunctions in a sentence?

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Coordinating conjunctions are used to connect words, phrases, or clauses to create compound sentences and to show relationships between ideas.

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Fill in the blank with a coordinating conjunction: 'She studied hard, ___ she passed the test.'

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so

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Which coordinating conjunction would best complete this sentence: 'I like to read, ___ I don't have much time.'

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but

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Identify the coordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'He wanted to play outside, but it was too cold.'

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but

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What is an example of a sentence using 'and' as a coordinating conjunction?

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I like apples and oranges.