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', 'so', and 'yet'.

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List the seven coordinating conjunctions.

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

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What does the coordinating conjunction 'and' indicate?

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

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What does the coordinating conjunction 'but' indicate?

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The conjunction 'but' indicates a contrast or exception between two ideas.

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What does the coordinating conjunction 'or' indicate?

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The conjunction 'or' indicates a choice or alternative between two ideas.

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What does the coordinating conjunction 'nor' indicate?

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The conjunction 'nor' is used to present an alternative negative idea, often following a negative statement.

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What does the coordinating conjunction 'so' indicate?

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The conjunction 'so' indicates a result or consequence of an action.

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What does the coordinating conjunction 'yet' indicate?

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The conjunction 'yet' indicates a contrast or unexpected outcome, similar to 'but'.

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Fill in the blank: I wanted to go to the park, _______ it started to rain.

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but

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Fill in the blank: She can play the piano, _______ she cannot play the guitar.

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but