Coordinating Conjunctions

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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

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List the common coordinating conjunctions.

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and, but, or, nor, for, so, yet.

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What does the conjunction 'and' do?

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It connects two similar ideas or adds information.

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What does the conjunction 'but' do?

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It connects two contrasting ideas.

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What does the conjunction 'or' do?

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It presents an alternative or choice.

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What does the conjunction 'nor' do?

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It connects two negative ideas.

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What does the conjunction 'for' do?

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It explains a reason or purpose.

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What does the conjunction 'so' do?

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It shows a result or consequence.

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What does the conjunction 'yet' do?

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It connects two contrasting ideas, similar to 'but'.

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Fill in the blank: I want to play outside, ___ it is raining.

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but