Coordinating Conjunctions Overview
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Which type of conjunctions link two similar elements together within a sentence?

  • Coordinating conjunctions (correct)
  • Interjection conjunctions
  • Correlative conjunctions
  • Subordinating conjunctions

What do coordinating conjunctions essentially mean?

  • 'While' or 'that'
  • 'And' or 'or' (correct)
  • 'Although' or 'before'
  • 'If' or 'because'

When coordinating conjunctions come after both items being joined, what do they act like?

  • Interrogative conjunctions
  • Adverbial conjunctions (correct)
  • Prepositional conjunctions
  • Noun conjunctions

Which of the following is not a common coordinating conjunction?

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In what way do coordinating conjunctions function when they precede one item in a sentence?

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What is the coordinating conjunction in the sentence 'She ate sandwiches and pizza'?

<p>And (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences correctly uses the coordinating conjunction 'but'?

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In the sentence 'She did not eat sandwiches nor pizza,' what type of conjunction is 'nor'?

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Which coordinating conjunction can be used to indicate a reason or cause?

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Which of the following sentences correctly uses the coordinating conjunction 'while'?

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When two independent clauses are connected by a coordinating conjunction, what punctuation mark is usually used before the conjunction?

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Study Notes

Conjunctions

Conjunctions are grammatical connectors between words, phrases, clauses, or sentences. They are used to combine words into larger structures, often changing the meaning of the sentence they are part of. There are two main types of conjunctions: coordinating conjunctions and subordinating conjunctions. In this article, we will focus on coordinating conjunctions, which essentially mean 'and' or 'or'.

Coordinating Conjunctions

Coordinating conjunctions link two similar elements together within a sentence. These conjunctions can function in different ways depending on their position in the sentence. For example, when they come after both items being joined, they act like adverbial conjunctions. However, when they precede one item, they function as nouns. Here is a list of common coordinating conjunctions:

  1. And
  2. But
  3. Or
  4. Yet
  5. So
  6. For
  7. Nor
  8. But
  9. Because
  10. Although
  11. Until
  12. While
  13. After
  14. Before
  15. If
  16. That
  17. Else
  18. Neither
  19. Nor

Examples of Coordinating Conjunctions

And

"She ate sandwiches and pizza."

But

"She ate sandwiches but not pizza."

Or

"She ate sandwiches or pizza."

Yet

"She ate sandwiches yet did not eat pizza."

So

"She ate sandwiches so she did not eat pizza."

For

"She ate sandwiches for lunch."

Nor

"She ate neither sandwiches nor pizza."

But

"She ate sandwiches but not pizza."

Because

"She ate sandwiches because she was hungry."

Although

"She ate sandwiches although she did not like them."

Until

"She ate sandwiches until she was full."

While

"She ate sandwiches while watching TV."

After

"She ate sandwiches after dinner."

Before

"She ate sandwiches before dinner."

If

"She ate sandwiches if she wanted to."

That

"She ate sandwiches that were in the fridge."

Else

"She ate sandwiches else she would go hungry."

Neither

"She did not eat sandwiches nor pizza."

Nor

"She did not eat sandwiches nor pizza."

Conclusion

Conjunctions play an essential role in connecting words and sentences, making communication clear and effective. Understanding the different types of conjunctions and their functions can greatly improve your writing skills and help you express ideas more accurately. By mastering the art of using conjunctions, you can create more intricate and sophisticated sentences that convey your thoughts and ideas more precisely.

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Learn about coordinating conjunctions, which are essential connectors used to link similar elements together within a sentence. Explore common coordinating conjunctions like 'and', 'but', 'or', 'yet', 'so', 'for', and more, along with examples of how they are used in sentences. Enhance your writing skills by understanding the functions of coordinating conjunctions.

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