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Coordinating Conjunctions

I. The coordinating conjunctions are:

1. For: It indicates cause or reason.

Example: She practiced diligently, for she wanted to win the competition.

2. And: It adds information or combines similar elements.

Example: He likes to read books, and he also enjoys watching movies.

3. Nor: It shows the negative of an action.

Example: He doesn’t like going swimming, nor does he like going to the seashore at

all.

4. But: It shows a contrast or introduces an unexpected outcome.

Example: The weather was cold, but they decided to go camping anyway.

5. Or: It presents alternatives or choices.

Example: You can have tea or coffee with your breakfast.

6. Yet: It indicates a contrast, similar to "but," but it is often used in more

formal writing.

Example: The movie was long, yet it was also very entertaining.

7. So: It shows a result or consequence of the previous clause.

Example: She studied hard for the exam, so she got a high score.

II. Commas are used with coordinating conjunctions to separate two

independent clauses in a sentence.

1. She loves to read novels, and she also enjoys writing short stories.

2. The weather was cold, but they decided to go camping anyway.


3. I'll call you, or you can call me later. (The comma separates the two

independent clauses: "I'll call you" and "you can call me later.")

If one of the clauses is not an independent clause (e.g., a dependent clause), you

typically do not need a comma before the coordinating conjunction.

III. Practice

1. Add the appropriate comma before the coordinating conjunction in

each sentence:

a) She loves to dance and she also enjoys singing.

b) I like both apples but I prefer oranges.

c) He will go to the party so he can meet new people.

d) The concert was canceled yet they didn't inform the

ticket holders.

e) I am not sure if I should buy the blue shirt or the red one.

2. Choose the correct coordinating conjunction to join the two

sentences. Choose from "and," "but," "or," "so," and "yet" to

complete each sentence correctly.

a) The weather is sunny __________ it's also quite hot

outside.

b) He is good at playing the guitar __________ he can sing

beautifully.

c) He studied hard for the exam __________ he still didn't

pass.

d) She likes ice cream __________ her brother prefers cake.


e) He was feeling tired __________ he decided to take a

short nap.

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