Coordinating Conjunctions

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

Back

A word that connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal in structure.

Front

List the coordinating conjunctions.

Back

For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So (FANBOYS).

Front

What does 'and' do in a sentence?

Back

It connects two similar ideas or adds information.

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What does 'but' do in a sentence?

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It shows contrast between two ideas.

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What does 'or' do in a sentence?

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It presents a choice between two options.

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What does 'nor' do in a sentence?

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It connects two negative ideas.

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What does 'so' do in a sentence?

Back

It shows a result or consequence.

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What does 'yet' do in a sentence?

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It shows contrast, similar to 'but', but often implies surprise.

Front

Give an example of a sentence using 'and'.

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I like apples and oranges.

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Give an example of a sentence using 'but'.

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I wanted to go outside, but it was raining.