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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List the seven coordinating conjunctions.

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The seven coordinating conjunctions are: and, but, or, nor, for, so, yet.

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What does the conjunction 'and' indicate?

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The conjunction 'and' indicates addition or a connection between similar ideas.

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What does the conjunction 'but' indicate?

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The conjunction 'but' indicates contrast or an exception to what has been stated.

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What does the conjunction 'or' indicate?

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The conjunction 'or' indicates a choice or alternative between options.

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What does the conjunction 'nor' indicate?

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The conjunction 'nor' is used to present an alternative negative idea.

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What does the conjunction 'for' indicate?

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The conjunction 'for' indicates reason or cause.

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What does the conjunction 'so' indicate?

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The conjunction 'so' indicates a result or consequence.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'and'.

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I like apples, and I like oranges.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'but'.

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I wanted to go to the park, but it started to rain.