Understanding Coordinating Conjunctions

What is the purpose of coordinating conjunctions in English?

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

• To replace nouns

• To introduce a new topic

• To end a sentence

Which acronym helps remember the seven coordinating conjunctions?

• GLOW

• SHINE

• BRIGHT

• FANBOYS

What does the conjunction 'for' indicate?

• An alternative

• An addition

• A contrast

• A reason or purpose

Which conjunction is used to add ideas together?

• Yet

• Nor

• But

• And

What does the conjunction 'nor' express?

• A result

• A reason

• A negative idea

• An addition

Which conjunction shows a contrast between two ideas?

• And

• For

• Or

• But

What does the conjunction 'or' indicate?

• A reason

• An alternative

• An addition

• A contrast

Which conjunction is similar to 'but' and shows contrast?

• So

• And

• Yet

• For

What does the conjunction 'so' indicate?

• A reason

• An effect or result

• A contrast

• An addition

When should a comma be used before a coordinating conjunction?

• When starting a sentence

• When listing items

• When joining two independent clauses

• When ending a sentence