Use coordinating conjunctions
key notes:
- What are Coordinating Conjunctions?
Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance in a sentence.
Examples: and, but, or, nor, for, so, yet
- Using ‘and’:
- ‘And’ is used to add more information.
Example: I like apples and oranges.
- Using ‘but’:
- ‘But’ is used to show contrast or difference.
Example: I want to play outside, but it is raining.
- Using ‘or’:
- ‘Or’ is used to present choices or alternatives.
Example: Would you like pizza or pasta?
- Using ‘nor’:
- ‘Nor’ is used to connect two negative ideas.
Example: She does not like tea, nor does she like coffee.
- Using ‘for’:
- ‘For’ is used to explain reasons.
Example: I brought my umbrella, for it looked like it might rain.
- Using ‘so’:
- ‘So’ is used to show a result or outcome.
Example: I studied hard, so I passed the test.
- Using ‘yet’:
- ‘Yet’ is used to introduce a contrasting idea.
Example: It was cold outside, yet we went for a walk.
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