Coordinating Conjunctions

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What are coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal in structure. They include for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so (FANBOYS).

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What does the coordinating conjunction 'and' do?

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The conjunction 'and' is used to add one idea to another. For example: 'I like apples and oranges.'

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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. For example: 'I wanted to go outside, but it was raining.'

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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. For example: 'Would you like tea or coffee?'

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What does the coordinating conjunction 'nor' do?

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The conjunction 'nor' is used to present a negative alternative. For example: 'I do not like apples, nor do I like oranges.'

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What does the coordinating conjunction 'for' indicate?

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The conjunction 'for' is used to explain reason or purpose. For example: 'I went to bed early, for I was tired.'

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What does the coordinating conjunction 'yet' show?

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The conjunction 'yet' is used to show contrast, similar to 'but'. For example: 'She is very young, yet she is very wise.'

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Fill in the blank: I wanted to play outside, __________ it started to rain.

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but

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Fill in the blank: You can have ice cream, __________ you can have cake.

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or

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Identify the coordinating conjunction in this sentence: I like to read, and I like to write.

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and