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Structure of Coordination

The document discusses coordination in English grammar. Coordination joins words, phrases, or clauses of equal emphasis and importance using coordinating conjunctions. The seven main coordinating conjunctions are FANBOYS (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). Coordinating conjunctions are placed between two independent clauses and preceded by a comma. Examples are provided to illustrate the use of each conjunction type to join sentences. Conjunctive adverbs can also act as coordinators when placed between two sentences separated by a semicolon.

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Structure of Coordination

The document discusses coordination in English grammar. Coordination joins words, phrases, or clauses of equal emphasis and importance using coordinating conjunctions. The seven main coordinating conjunctions are FANBOYS (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). Coordinating conjunctions are placed between two independent clauses and preceded by a comma. Examples are provided to illustrate the use of each conjunction type to join sentences. Conjunctive adverbs can also act as coordinators when placed between two sentences separated by a semicolon.

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THE STRUCTURE

OF
COORDINATION
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Coordination
In English grammar, coordination or
parataxis is the joining of words,
phrases, or clauses of the same type to
give them equal emphasis and
importance.
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Coordination combines sentences
of equal value and uses a
coordinating conjunction and
comma before a coordinator.

Note: Using coordination allows you to


create Compound Sentence Structure.

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Coordinators
You may find it helpful to remember the
acronym FANBOYS (coordinating conjunction
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So) between two
Independent Clauses (IC, FANBOYS, IC).

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Examples: FANBOYS
for (effect/cause):

Jasmine is afraid of dogs, for she was


bitten by a dog when she was young.

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Examples: FANBOYS
and (addition):
Isaiah lives in Livermore, and his parents
live nearby in Pleasanton.

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Examples: FANBOYS
nor (addition of negatives):
Mary doesn’t want to go to college,
nor does she want to find a job.

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Examples: FANBOYS
but (contrast):
Abdul likes to read, but he prefers to watch
television.

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Examples: FANBOYS
or (alternative):
Jose thinks he wants to study
math, or he might be interested in
firefighting.
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Examples: FANBOYS
yet (contrast):
Justin really likes to run in the morning,
yet he hates getting up early.

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Examples: FANBOYS
so (cause/effect):
Maria loves dogs, so she went to the
animal shelter to adopt one.

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Joining Sentences With
Coordinators
When a coordinator connects to
sentences, place a comma before
the coordinator.
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Examples:
WITHOUT COORDINATOR
Cycling class is a tough workout. I still
attend three times a week.
WITH COORDINATOR
Cycling class is a tough workout, but I
still attend three times a week.
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Examples:
WITHOUT COORDINATOR
Erika enjoys Pilates class. She is very
strong.
WITH COORDINATOR
Erika enjoys Pilates class, so she is very
strong.
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Conjunctive Adverbs as
Coordinators
You can also use conjunctive adverbs as
coordinators.
If you are joining two sentences with a
conjunctive adverb, you need to have a
semi-colon before the word and a comma
after it.

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Example:
However (contrast):
The shop opened again in June; however, it
had closed for good by September.

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Example:
therefore (cause/effect):

Erin takes regular pilates classes;


therefore, she is very strong.

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Example:
for example (general to specific):

There are many fun exercises; for example,


I take kickboxing and weight lifting.

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Example:
in fact (emphasis):
Carla is obsessed with running; in fact,
he is out running right now.

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Thank you for listening

MENDIOLA, M.S.
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