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    Coordinating Conjunctions

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    Coordinating conjunctions such as and, but, or, nor, for, so, and yet are used to join words, phrases, and clauses that are grammatically equal. They connect ideas in slightly different ways, with and combining positive ideas, but connecting true but contrasting ideas, and or presenting a choice between alternatives. Punctuation rules around coordinating conjunctions depend on whether they are joining independent clauses.

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    Coordinating conjunctions such as and, but, or, nor, for, so, and yet are used to join words, phrases, and clauses that are grammatically equal. They connect ideas in slightly different ways, with and combining positive ideas, but connecting true but contrasting ideas, and or presenting a choice between alternatives. Punctuation rules around coordinating conjunctions depend on whether they are joining independent clauses.

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    Coordinating conjunctions such as and, but, or, nor, for, so, and yet are used to join words, phrases, and clauses that are grammatically equal. They connect ideas in slightly different ways, with and combining positive ideas, but connecting true but contrasting ideas, and or presenting a choice between alternatives. Punctuation rules around coordinating conjunctions depend on whether they are joining independent clauses.

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    Coordinating Conjunctions Gwen and Mymy are sisters.

    A conjuction is a word that joins words, phrases, or clauses. There are Nor - combines two or more negative ideas. Neither of the ideas is true or
    several types of conjunctions and several other type of words that act as possible.
    conjuctions.
    e.g. Sarah doesn't like apples, nor does she like pears.
    Conjunctions allow you to form complex, elegant sentences and avoid the
    choppiness of multiple short sentences. Make sure that the phrases joined Neither Airen or Kj will buy the cake for Aizah's birthday.
    by conjunctions are parallel (share the same structure).
    But - connects two or more true but contrasting ideas.
    Incorrect:
    e.g. All the children wanted to eat pizza, but no one wanted to buy it.
    I work quickly and careful.
    She looked around, but she couldn't see anything.
    Correct:
    Or - presents a choice between ideas. Only one of the choices is true or
    I work quickly and carefully. possible.

    e.g. We could go to a zoo, or we could go to a theme park.

    Joining words: You should wait before grabbing one of those tempting but We can wait in line for the movie, or we could eat dinner first.
    hot cookies.
    Yet - connects two or more ideas that are somewhat contrasting.
    Joining phrases: We have to drive across two states and around a lake to
    e.g. The weather was cold, yet bright and sunny.
    get to Grandmother's house.
    Miguel plays football well, yet his favorite sport is tennis.
    Joining clauses: Because you didn't do your homework, you will need to
    miss recess.
    So - shows an effect or result.

    Beware - so can also be so that, which is a subordinating conjunction.


    Sometimes we say so when we mean so that.
    A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses that are
    grammatically equal. In other words, the conjunction can join several
    e.g. You need to be here on time so we can get to the movie before it
    nouns or several phrases or several clauses. The coordinating conjunctions
    starts.
    are and, but, or, nor, for, so, and yet.
    You need to be here on time so that we can get to the movies before it
    starts.

    Joining nouns: We can have pizza, spaghetti, or lasagna for dinner.

    Joining verbs: The puppies in the dog park chased, wrestled, and swam all
    *Punctuating Coordinate Conjunctions
    afternoon.
    Coordinating conjunctions have a comma before them when they join two
    Joining adjectives: The forest behind your house seems dark and
    independent clauses. (A simple sentence is an independent clause.) Both
    mysterious.
    clauses must make sense by themselves
    Joining phrases: We left on time but arrived late because of the storm.
    I know I brought my pencil. I can't find it.

    Joining clauses: The dragon refused to eat people for he found them
    I know I brought my pencil, but I can't find it.
    rather foul tasting.

    Each coordinating conjunction connects ideas in a slightly different way.


    Often a conjunction is used at the end of a series. That conjunction is
    usually preceded by a comma in American English. British English writers
    often leave out that "terminal comma" or "serial comma." The conjunction
    For - explains a reason or purpose.
    can be repeated for an emphatic effect instead of using commas.
    e.g. Sam drinks water, for he was thirsty.
    I have English, math, and science homework.
    He is working here, for he loves this company.
    I have English and math and science homework.
    And - combines two or more positive ideas.

    e.g. I put milk and sugar in my tea.

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