Coordinating Conjunctions

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

Back

A word that connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal.

Front

List the common coordinating conjunctions.

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For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So (FANBOYS).

Front

What does 'and' do in a sentence?

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It adds information or connects similar ideas.

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What does 'but' do in a sentence?

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It shows contrast between two ideas.

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What does 'or' do in a sentence?

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It presents an alternative or choice.

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What does 'so' do in a sentence?

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It shows a result or consequence.

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What does 'yet' do in a sentence?

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It shows a contrast, similar to 'but', often with an unexpected outcome.

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What does 'nor' do in a sentence?

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It connects two negative ideas.

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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 was raining.