Coordinating Conjunctions Flashcard

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Definition of coordinating conjunctions?

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Words that connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance in a sentence.

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Example of a coordinating conjunction:

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and

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Identify the coordinating conjunction: 'I like to play basketball and soccer.'

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and

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Identify the coordinating conjunction: 'She wanted to go to the party, but she had to study for her exam.'

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but

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Common mistake with coordinating conjunctions:

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Not using a comma before the conjunction when joining two independent clauses.

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Example of a sentence with two coordinating conjunctions:

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I went to the store, but I forgot to buy milk and bread.

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Identify the coordinating conjunction: 'He is tall, yet he is very agile.'

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yet

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Identify the coordinating conjunction: 'I will go to the store or I will order online.'

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or

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Purpose of coordinating conjunctions?

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Connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance.

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Common mistake with coordinating conjunctions?

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Using them incorrectly or inconsistently