Coordinating conjunctions

Front

What are coordinating conjunctions?

Back

Words that connect words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal in structure.

Front

List the 7 coordinating conjunctions.

Back

For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

Front

What is the acronym used to remember the 7 coordinating conjunctions?

Back

FANBOYS.

Front

Fill in the blank: Chris has a lot of friends, ______ she is a charming girl.

Back

for.

Front

Fill in the blank: She does not like apples, _____ she likes oranges.

Back

but.

Front

Fill in the blank: I am allergic to cats, __________ I have two of them.

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yet.

Front

What is the function of the coordinating conjunction 'and'?

Back

To connect two similar ideas or items.

Front

What is the function of the coordinating conjunction 'but'?

Back

To show contrast between two ideas.

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What is the function of the coordinating conjunction 'or'?

Back

To present an alternative or choice.

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What is the function of the coordinating conjunction 'so'?

Back

To indicate a result or consequence.