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.

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

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What does the 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 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 conjunction 'or' express?

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

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What does the conjunction 'nor' do?

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The conjunction 'nor' is used to connect two negative ideas.

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What does the conjunction 'yet' imply?

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

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What does the conjunction 'so' indicate?

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The conjunction 'so' is used to show a result or consequence.

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Give an example of a sentence using 'and'.

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I like apples and oranges.

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Give an example of a sentence using 'but'.

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I wanted to go outside, but it started to rain.