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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 don’t 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
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6. He is always crying, for he is very sad.
agreement / disagreement / reason
7. I don’t 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 doesn’t have much money _____ he always seems to have nice things.

3. Either we are going to win ______ they are going to win.

4. I don’t have much time _____ hurry up!

5. He wasn’t a popular king _____ all of his country men hated him.

6. I want to get there early ____ we should leave soon.

7. It doesn’t matter whether they get the job ___ not.

8. We don’t 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.

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Homework
Co-ordinating Conjunctions Intermediate

A. Underline the correct Conjunction in each sentence.

1. The tea that Margaret made was sweet and / or / for warming.

2. Would you like soup or / yet / for a sandwich for lunch?

3. Tom had a fever, so / or / yet he stayed in bed all day.

4. Tim tried to fix the sink, but / or / for he didn't succeed.

5. Francesca has a hard life, for / yet / or she never complains about anything.

B. Match the sentence halves with their endings, underlining the correct Conjunctions.

1. I'd drunk a lot of coffee, ……… a. but / and it was still very hot in the room.

2. She must have been thirsty, ……… b. yet / so I had difficulty falling asleep.

3. Clara is allergic to dairy, ……… c. but / so they hate cherries.

4. The air conditioning was on, ……… d. yet / he's very strong.

5. You can help yourself to juice ……… e. for / and she drank the whole bottle.

6. Jim doesn't go to school, ……… f. so / yet she doesn't eat cheese.

7. Shall we catch a taxi ……… g. for / and sugar in her coffee.

8. Alice takes milk ……… h. or / but a glass of milk.

9. The kids love strawberries, ……… i. and / or take a bus?

10. Pedro is small, ……… j. nor / for does he have a job.

C. Complete the sentences using a suitable Conjunction plus one of the words below.

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1. I wanted to go inside, ………………………… I didn't have a …………………………

2. Peter doesn't like tea, ………………………… does he like …………………………

3. He gave me a bracelet ………………………… some ………………………… for my birthday.

4. We all pushed the …………………………, ………………………… it just wouldn't move.

5. Would you like red wine ………………………… would you prefer …………………………?

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Coordinating Conjunctions
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and see me.

1. I asked you to come ______

nor less than sheer ignorance.

2. What you suffer from is nothing more ______

so that he could
3. He helped himself to another drink, his hand shaking ______
hardly hold the decanter.

4. They entered the room ______ closed the door behind them.

5. ______ this was not to be the end.

6. His legs were trembling ______ that he could hardly sit his horse.

7. He came to me ______ laid his hand on my shoulder.

8. It moved after a moment ______ two.

9. It really means nothing more ______ less than the sweet expression
sometimes observed in the eyes of a sorrowful animal.

10. There was nothing for it ______ to go.

11. He went round to the door ______ opened it.

12. Then he came to her ______ took her hand.

13. The others turned ______ looked at him.

14. She waited for an answer, ______ none came.

15. He went to her ______ laid his hand on her shoulder.

16. ______ it was that the dog often used to get off by himself for a joyous
race through the woods, where the dried leaves made such a jolly, rattling
sound.

17. She put it off ______ looked at it.

18. She got out of bed ______ went to the window.

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so that he could hardly hear the faint words.

1. Audrey's voice sank ______

but one answer to that question.

2. There could be ______

3. I will be back in a moment ______ two.

4. I asked her to come ______ see me.

5. There was nothing for it ______ to wait.

6. His heart pounded ______ that he could hardly trust himself to speak with
the necessary coolness.

7. ______ it was that the village was thrown into a great excitement as the
result of a flock of innocent pigeons going over the heads of some lazy boys.

8. He returned in a minute ______ two.

9. ______ this was not to be the case.

10. ______ it was that the confidence bred from years of business
coöperation drove him this night to look up his old partner.

11. He entered the room ______ closed the door behind him.

12. She held it up ______ looked at it.

13. His whole body seemed to turn into a solid chunk of ice ______ that he
could hardly breathe.

14. I have, ______ you know it.

15. There was nothing for it ______ to meet them.

16. The door opened ______ a child came into the room.

17. Again she turned her head ______ looked at him.

18. I meant nothing more ______ less than what I said.

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