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. Examples include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', and 'so'.

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What does the coordinating conjunction 'and' do?

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The conjunction 'and' is used to connect two similar ideas or items. For example: 'I like apples and oranges.'

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What does the coordinating conjunction 'but' indicate?

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The conjunction 'but' is used to show contrast between two ideas. For example: 'I like apples, but I don't like oranges.'

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What does the coordinating conjunction 'or' suggest?

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The conjunction 'or' is used to present an alternative or choice between two ideas. For example: 'Would you like tea or coffee?'

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What does the coordinating conjunction 'nor' express?

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The conjunction 'nor' is used to connect two negative ideas. For example: 'I do not like apples, nor do I like oranges.'

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What does the coordinating conjunction 'for' explain?

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The conjunction 'for' is used to explain a reason. For example: 'I went to bed early, for I was tired.'

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What does the coordinating conjunction 'so' indicate?

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The conjunction 'so' is used to show a result or consequence. For example: 'It was raining, so I took an umbrella.'

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Can you give an example of a sentence using 'and'?

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Sure! 'I have a dog and a cat.'

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Can you give an example of a sentence using 'but'?

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Sure! 'I wanted to go outside, but it started to rain.'

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Can you give an example of a sentence using 'or'?

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Sure! 'You can have cake or ice cream for dessert.'