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. Examples include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', and 'yet'.

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What does the coordinating conjunction 'and' do?

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The conjunction 'and' is used to connect two similar ideas or items. For example: 'I like apples and oranges.'

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What does the coordinating conjunction 'but' indicate?

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The conjunction 'but' is used to show contrast between two ideas. For example: 'I like apples, but I don't like oranges.'

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What does the coordinating conjunction 'or' express?

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The conjunction 'or' is used to present an alternative or choice between two ideas. For example: 'Would you like tea or coffee?'

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What does the coordinating conjunction 'so' indicate?

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The conjunction 'so' is used to show a cause-and-effect relationship. For example: 'It was raining, so we stayed indoors.'

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What does the coordinating conjunction 'for' explain?

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The conjunction 'for' is used to explain a reason. For example: 'I went to bed early, for I was tired.'

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What does the coordinating conjunction 'yet' show?

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The conjunction 'yet' is used to introduce a contrast that is surprising. For example: 'It was cold, yet we went swimming.'

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Fill in the blank: Eric got an A on the spelling test, ______ he had studied hard.

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for

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Fill in the blank: Mom wanted a scrapbook of our trip, _____ she took many pictures.

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so

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Fill in the blank: You may join the activities in the backyard, on the porch, _____ by the barn.

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or