Connecting Words

What is a coordinating conjunction?

• A coordinating conjunction is a type of verb

• A coordinating conjunction is a type of adverb

• A coordinating conjunction is a type of punctuation mark

• A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance within a sentence.

Name the seven coordinating conjunctions.

• however

• because

• for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so

• therefore

Fill in the blank: I like tea _____ coffee.

• I like tea better than coffee.

• I like tea more than coffee.

• I like tea instead of coffee.

• I like tea except for coffee.

Fill in the blank: She is tall _____ he is short.

• but

• while

• because

• and

What is the purpose of coordinating conjunctions?

• To separate words, phrases, or clauses

• To emphasize the main idea of the sentence

• Coordinating conjunctions are used to connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance in a sentence.

• To indicate a cause and effect relationship

True or False: Coordinating conjunctions are used to join two independent clauses.

• Maybe

• False

• Partially true

• True

What is the difference between 'and' and 'but' as coordinating conjunctions?

• The coordinating conjunction 'and' is used to add information, while 'but' is used to show contrast or exception.

• The coordinating conjunction 'and' is used to show cause and effect, while 'but' is used to add information.

• The coordinating conjunction 'and' is used to indicate exception, while 'but' is used to add information.

• The coordinating conjunction 'and' is used to show contrast, while 'but' is used to add information.

Fill in the blank: I want to go to the park _____ the zoo.

• but

• or

• because

• and

What are the coordinating conjunctions used for joining words, phrases, or clauses?

• and, but, or, nor, for, yet, so

• with, by, from

• after, since, before

• because, although, unless