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This document defines and provides examples of coordinating conjunctions. It lists the conjunctions "for", "and", "nor", "but", "or", "yet", "so" and provides examples of how each is used to connect words, phrases, or clauses. It then provides sentences using some of these conjunctions and asks the reader to identify the conjunctions used.

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Coordinating Conjuction Coordinating conjunctions are used to connect words, phrases or clauses of equal rank or kind. Write a comma before the coordinating conjunction when it joins two independent clauses.
for is used to show a cause Example: I didn’t attend the meeting, for I was busy with my chores.
and is used to add ideas Example: Eating candies, chocolates, gummy bears, and chewing gums are not allowed during class hours.
nor is used to distinguish between negative clauses Example: He doesn’t know me, nor does he know my sister.
but is used to contrast ideas Example: Father bought potatoes, but he forgot to buy garlic.
or is used to show choices or options Example: Does she know you or Lorna?
yet is used to contrast ideas Example: They have listened to the weather forecast, yet they went fishing.
so is used to show a result Example: The dog was barking loud, so I shouted for help.
Pick out the conjunctions in each sentence: Write your answers on your answer sheet. 1. Ronnie loves to play Mobile Legends and League of Legends. 2. He is always scolded by his parents, but he won’t stop. 3. His father let him choose, “Stop playing those games or your cellphone will be taken away from you.”
Pick out the conjunctions in each sentence: Write your answers on your answer sheet. 4. He does not want to stop playing nor allow his father to take away his cellphone. 5. In the end, he wholeheartedly surrendered his cellphone and stoppedplaying ML and League of Legends.
Example: Isaac is a good boy. He is also a loving child. Answer: Isaac is a good boy and a loving child.
1. Karen and Princess are classmates. They are neighbors, too. 2. They both go to school early. Karen goes home late in the afternoon.
3. Karen loves to play in school after class. She would invite Princess to play with her. 4. Princess is sometimes tempted to play. She controls herself. 5. She does not allow herself to stay late in school. She goes home late.
(and, but) 1. One night, my brother _____I went to our barangay plaza. (and, but) 2. We would be watching the fireworks display_____ the concert. (so, but) 3. When we arrived there, there were already manypeople waiting,_____the program has not started yet. (or, for) 4. I asked my brother if he wantedto go with me to buy candies _____he would just stay and wait for me. (so, but) 5. He decided to stay,______I went alone.

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Coordinating conjunction.pptx

  • 2. Coordinating Conjuction Coordinating conjunctions are used to connect words, phrases or clauses of equal rank or kind. Write a comma before the coordinating conjunction when it joins two independent clauses.
  • 3. for is used to show a cause Example: I didn’t attend the meeting, for I was busy with my chores.
  • 4. and is used to add ideas Example: Eating candies, chocolates, gummy bears, and chewing gums are not allowed during class hours.
  • 5. nor is used to distinguish between negative clauses Example: He doesn’t know me, nor does he know my sister.
  • 6. but is used to contrast ideas Example: Father bought potatoes, but he forgot to buy garlic.
  • 7. or is used to show choices or options Example: Does she know you or Lorna?
  • 8. yet is used to contrast ideas Example: They have listened to the weather forecast, yet they went fishing.
  • 9. so is used to show a result Example: The dog was barking loud, so I shouted for help.
  • 10. Pick out the conjunctions in each sentence: Write your answers on your answer sheet. 1. Ronnie loves to play Mobile Legends and League of Legends. 2. He is always scolded by his parents, but he won’t stop. 3. His father let him choose, “Stop playing those games or your cellphone will be taken away from you.”
  • 11. Pick out the conjunctions in each sentence: Write your answers on your answer sheet. 4. He does not want to stop playing nor allow his father to take away his cellphone. 5. In the end, he wholeheartedly surrendered his cellphone and stoppedplaying ML and League of Legends.
  • 12. Example: Isaac is a good boy. He is also a loving child. Answer: Isaac is a good boy and a loving child.
  • 13. 1. Karen and Princess are classmates. They are neighbors, too. 2. They both go to school early. Karen goes home late in the afternoon.
  • 14. 3. Karen loves to play in school after class. She would invite Princess to play with her. 4. Princess is sometimes tempted to play. She controls herself. 5. She does not allow herself to stay late in school. She goes home late.
  • 15. (and, but) 1. One night, my brother _____I went to our barangay plaza. (and, but) 2. We would be watching the fireworks display_____ the concert. (so, but) 3. When we arrived there, there were already manypeople waiting,_____the program has not started yet. (or, for) 4. I asked my brother if he wantedto go with me to buy candies _____he would just stay and wait for me. (so, but) 5. He decided to stay,______I went alone.