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. Common coordinating conjunctions include 'for', 'and', 'nor', 'but', 'or', and 'yet'.

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List the coordinating conjunctions.

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

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

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The conjunction 'and' is used to connect similar ideas or add information.

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

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The conjunction 'but' is used to show contrast between two ideas.

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

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The conjunction 'or' is used to present alternatives or choices.

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What is the function of the coordinating conjunction 'nor'?

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

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

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The conjunction 'for' is used to explain reasons or purposes.

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

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The conjunction 'yet' is used to introduce a contrasting idea that follows logically.

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Complete the sentence with the correct coordinating conjunction: 'I wanted to go to the park, ___ it started to rain.'

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but

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Choose the correct coordinating conjunction: 'You can have tea ___ coffee.'

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or