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 in English.

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

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What does the coordinating conjunction 'but' indicate?

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'But' indicates a contrast between two ideas.

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What does the coordinating conjunction 'and' indicate?

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'And' indicates addition or a connection between two ideas.

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What does the coordinating conjunction 'or' indicate?

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'Or' indicates a choice between two options.

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What does the coordinating conjunction 'nor' indicate?

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'Nor' indicates a negative choice between two options.

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What does the coordinating conjunction 'so' indicate?

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'So' indicates a result or consequence.

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What does the coordinating conjunction 'yet' indicate?

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'Yet' indicates a contrast, similar to 'but', but often implies an unexpected outcome.

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Fill in the blank: I wanted to play outside, ___ it was too cold.

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but

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Fill in the blank: She likes apples, ___ she doesn't like oranges.

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nor