Exploring Coordinating Conjunctions in English

Which conjunction is commonly used to add information?

• or

• so

• but

• and

Which sentence correctly uses 'and'?

• They moved to a new house, and the neighbors ignored them.

• He ran, swam, and played with the other children.

• She likes apples, and oranges.

• I want to go to the park, and I have no time.

What is the primary function of 'or'?

• To show contrast

• To present alternative choices

• To add information

• To give a reason

Which sentence correctly uses 'or'?

• He was tired, or he went to bed early.

• I believe you, or you have never lied to me before.

• Would you like the chicken, the pork, or the beef?

• She was late, or she took a special car.

What is the main use of 'so'?

• To add information

• To indicate a result

• To present alternative choices

• To show contrast

Which sentence correctly uses 'so'?

• He did not come to the party, so he felt sick.

• I am hungry, so I will call your mother.

• She was tired, so she took a special car.

• He was exhausted, so he went to bed early.

What is the function of 'for'?

• To show contrast

• To give a reason

• To present alternative choices

• To add information

Which sentence correctly uses 'for'?

• I am hungry, for I will call your mother.

• I want to go shopping, for I can't.

• He did not come to the party, for he felt sick.

• She was late, for she took a special car.

Which conjunction is used to present a contrast?

• so

• but

• or

• and

Which sentence correctly uses 'yet'?

• He is 72, yet he still swims regularly.

• She was tired, yet she took a special car.

• I am hungry, yet I will call your mother.

• He did not come to the party, yet he felt sick.