6.9 Coordinating Conjunctions

6.9 Coordinating Conjunctions

Coordinating conjunctions join two words or groups of words.

Examples: and, or, but

Examples:

• Dogs and cats are good pets.

• Pets are hard work but can be fun.

• They can live indoors or outside.

Multiple Choice

Give your pet fresh food ___ clean water.

• and

• but

Multiple Choice

My dog often jumps ___ licks my face.

• and

• but

Multiple Choice

Our cat is often sleeping in the yard ___ on the porch.

• or

• and

Multiple Choice

Our cat is independent ___ cute.

• or

• but

Multiple Choice

Our cat sometimes scratches ___ rarely bites.

• or

• but