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Coordinating Conjunctions H. E. Colby

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• Conjunctions join sentences and often makes them more compact.

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• Ex: Sheila wants candy or popcorn.

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• There are 7 coordinating conjunctions.

• For And Nor But Or Yet So

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• For – introduces the reason for the preceding clause

• And – expresses similarity

• Nor – expresses negativity

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• But – expresses opposition

• Or – expresses choice

• Yet – expresses (stronger) opposition

• So – expresses results

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• Coordinating conjunctions connect phrases and clauses.

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• Pattern of Coordinating Conjunctions:

• Main Clause + , Coordinating Conjunction + Main Clause.

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• Ex: Regina must have been tired, for she fell asleep before the exam ended.

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1. Fans love to watch Anna, (for/ but/and) she dances beautifully. 2. Guy is a contractor, (for/so/and) he knows the construction business.

3. Bill arrived at work late, (nor/but/and) his boss didn’t say anything.

3. Deserts are harsh and dry,(for, but, yet) beautiful flowers grow there.

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1. Fans love to watch Anna, for she dances beautifully. 2. Guy is a contractor, so he knows the construction business.

3. Bill arrived at work late, but his boss didn’t say anything.

3. Deserts are harsh and dry, yet beautiful flowers grow there.

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H. E. Colby, author of 21 Essential English Grammar Lessons, is a seasoned English professor who has been helping her students achieve their goals several years now.

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