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Coordinating Conjunctions

This document provides information about coordinating conjunctions - words like "and", "but", and "or" that are used to join two equal or independent clauses. It defines the different conjunctions and how they show agreement, disagreement, or reason between clauses. Examples are given of sentences using conjunctions correctly with commas. Readers are asked to identify conjunction usage in sentences and fill in blanks with the appropriate conjunction.

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Coordinating Conjunctions

This document provides information about coordinating conjunctions - words like "and", "but", and "or" that are used to join two equal or independent clauses. It defines the different conjunctions and how they show agreement, disagreement, or reason between clauses. Examples are given of sentences using conjunctions correctly with commas. Readers are asked to identify conjunction usage in sentences and fill in blanks with the appropriate conjunction.

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Coordinating Conjunctions
Above is a list of the coordinating conjunctions. These are used to join two items/clauses
of equal importance.
and (+) and nor (-) are used to show an agreement between items/clauses.
yet, and but are used to show a disagreement between clauses.
for and so are used to show a reason between clauses.
or is used to show agreement or disagreement between items/clauses.
Remember, when using a coordinating conjunction to join two independent clauses
(complete thoughts) you must insert a comma before the conjunction.
Example: I want to buy the new jacket, but it is too expensive.
In this example, there are two independent clauses:
#1: I want to buy a new jacket. (complete thought)
#2 It is too expensive. (complete thought)
These clauses are separated by a comma and the conjunction but which is used to
show disagreement.
Directions: Circle each independent clause in the sentences below (Some sentences may
only have one). Next, say whether the conjunction is used to show an agreement,
disagreement, or reason.
1. I normally like to run, but today I am walking.
agreement / disagreement / reason
2. I like strawberry and chocolate ice cream.
agreement/disagreement/reason
3. I am smarter than my brother, yet he still got a higher grade on the test.
agreement / disagreement / reason
4. I dont make good grades, nor do I try very hard in school.
agreement / disagreement / reason
5. It is raining outside today, so I think I will wear my raincoat.
agreement / disagreement / reason

6. He is always crying, for he is very sad.


agreement / disagreement / reason
7. I dont like yellow or blue
agreement / disagreement / reason
Directions: Now say whether the conjunction is used to show an agreement,
disagreement, or reason.
1. and

agreement / disagreement / reason

2. but

agreement / disagreement / reason

3. or

agreement / disagreement / reason

4. yet

agreement / disagreement / reason

5. for

agreement / disagreement / reason

6. nor

agreement / disagreement / reason

7. so

agreement / disagreement / reason

Directions: try to fill in the blanks using the appropriate conjunction. Use commas if
necessary.
1. My dad _______ I are going fishing this afternoon.
2. The old man doesnt have much money _____ he always seems to have nice things.
3. Either we are going to win ______ they are going to win.
4. I dont have much time _____ hurry up!
5. He wasnt a popular king _____ all of his country men hated him.
6. I want to get there early ____ we should leave soon.
7. It doesnt matter whether they get the job ___ not.
8. We dont like red ____ do I like blue.
9. I ran after the cat _____ could not catch her.
10. We played very well ____ we still lost the game.
Directions: Now practice creating your own sentences using the conjunctions list above.
1. ______________________________________________________________________
2. ______________________________________________________________________
3. ______________________________________________________________________

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