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. Examples include 'for,' 'and,' 'nor,' 'but,' 'or,' 'yet,' 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 purpose of a comma before a coordinating conjunction?

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A comma is used before a coordinating conjunction when it connects two independent clauses to clarify the sentence structure.

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Identify the correct sentence: 'I wanted to go to the party but I had too much homework.' or 'I wanted to go to the party, but I had too much homework.'

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'I wanted to go to the party, but I had too much homework.' is correct because it uses a comma before the conjunction.

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Which coordinating conjunction would you use to show contrast?

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'But' is used to show contrast between two ideas.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it expresses a complete thought.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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Choose the correct sentence: 'She loves to dance and sing in her free time.' or 'She loves to dance, and sing in her free time.'

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'She loves to dance and sing in her free time.' is correct because no comma is needed.

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

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'Or' is used to present an alternative or choice between two options.

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What is the difference between coordinating and subordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions connect equal parts of a sentence, while subordinating conjunctions connect a dependent clause to an independent clause.