coordinating conjunctions

Topic :Coordinating Conjunctions

Topic :Coordinating Conjunctions

Definition : A conjunction placed between words , phrases , clauses or

Sentences of equal rank.

These conjunctions are seven very common words.

Continuous … They are very small made up of three or fewer letters. E.g ,

And , But , Yet , For , So , Or , Nor .

When to use each coordinating conjunctions:

Reason

To communicate addition “ And ’’.

To communicate contrast “ Yet, But ’’.

To communicate a result/effect “ So ’’.

To communicate a reason/cause “For’’.

To communicate a choice “ Or ’’.

To communicate a Negative choice

“ Nor ’’. Use them between two

independent clauses.

Continuous … A Coordinating conjunctions are use in words , phrases , and independent clauses.

Examples in sentences :

He only wear striped ties and polka dotted bow ties.(And joins two words.)

The shoes were not blue nor leather. ( Nor joins two phrases.)

It was not a custom party , yet

many came dressed as literary villains. ( Yet joins two independent clauses .)

I like tea and coffee. ( And joins two words.)

More CoordinatingConjunctions …

These are likely used less often ; However , they serve an important functions.

When to use each coordinating conjunctions : To communicate additional information. These

Coordinating conjunctions are : consequently , furthermore , however , indeed , moreover , nevertheless,

Cont … Then , therefore . These are used between two independent clauses.

Examples : He only wear brown wingtips; consequently , he does not wear white socks.(consequently joins two Ind clauses.)

These shoes were not suede ; however , they were leather. (however joins two Ind clauses.)

It was not a

Halloween party ; nevertheless , many came dressed in customs.(nevertheless joins two Ind clauses.)