Coordinating Conjunctions

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What are coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal in structure. The most common coordinating conjunctions are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so (FANBOYS).

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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 is the function of the coordinating conjunction 'and'?

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The conjunction 'and' is used to connect similar ideas or items in a list.

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

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The conjunction 'but' is used to show contrast between two ideas or statements.

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

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The conjunction 'or' is used to present alternatives or choices.

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What is the function of the coordinating conjunction 'nor'?

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The conjunction 'nor' is used to connect two negative clauses or statements.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'and'.

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Example: I like to read books and watch movies.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'but'.

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Example: I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'or'.

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Example: Would you prefer tea or coffee?

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'nor'.

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Example: She doesn't like apples, nor does she like oranges.