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. Common coordinating conjunctions include 'for', 'and', 'nor', 'but', 'or', 'yet', and 'so'.

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List the seven coordinating conjunctions in English.

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

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In the sentence 'I wanted a Wii for Christmas, but my mother wanted me to get new boots', identify the coordinating conjunction.

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The coordinating conjunction is 'but'.

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What role do coordinating conjunctions play in a sentence?

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Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, or independent clauses, allowing for more complex sentence structures.

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How can you remember the coordinating conjunctions?

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You can remember the coordinating conjunctions using the acronym FANBOYS, which stands for For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

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What is the difference between a coordinating conjunction and a subordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects elements of equal importance, while a subordinating conjunction connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, indicating a relationship of dependence.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'and' as a coordinating conjunction.

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Example: 'I like to read books and watch movies.'

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In the sentence 'The students wanted to go out to recess, but the teacher said they had too much work', what is the function of 'but'?

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'But' serves to contrast the two ideas presented in the sentence.

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

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The coordinating conjunction 'or' presents an alternative or choice between two or more options.

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Fill in the blank with a coordinating conjunction: 'She can go to the party, _____ she can stay home.'

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The correct answer is 'or'.