Understanding Coordinating Conjunctions

What is the primary function of coordinating conjunctions in English?

• To decorate the text

• To join or connect words, phrases, clauses, or sentences of equal value

• To replace punctuation marks

• To confuse non-native speakers

Which acronym is used to remember the seven coordinating conjunctions?

• CONJUNCT

• BUTYET

• FANBOYS

• ANDOR

What does the coordinating conjunction 'for' signify?

• A purpose or reason

• A contrast

• An alternative

• A result

How is 'nor' different from 'or'?

• It presents an alternative

• It introduces a positive idea

• It presents a second negative idea

• It indicates a result

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

Which conjunction is used to show contrast but is very similar to 'but'?

• And

• For

• Yet

• So

What does 'so' indicate in a sentence?

• An addition

• A contrast

• A reason

• An effect or result

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5B

In modern English, which conjunctions are more likely to be used instead of 'for'?

• And or but

• Since or because

• Yet or so

• Nor or or

When do we use a comma before a coordinating conjunction?

• When it joins two independent clauses

• Before every coordinating conjunction

• When it starts a sentence

• When it joins a dependent clause

What is an independent clause?

• A group of words without a subject

• A sentence that depends on another sentence

• A phrase without a verb

• A sentence that can stand alone as a complete thought

Why is it important to practice using coordinating conjunctions in sentences?

• To avoid using commas

• To make sentences longer

• To improve sentence structure and clarity

• To replace all periods with conjunctions

Tags

CCSS.W.6.4