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Coordinating Conjunctions

The document explains coordinating and subordinating conjunctions, highlighting their definitions and functions. It lists common examples of each type, including the FANBOYS acronym for coordinating conjunctions. Additionally, it provides fill-in-the-blank exercises to practice using the correct conjunctions in sentences.

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Coordinating Conjunctions

The document explains coordinating and subordinating conjunctions, highlighting their definitions and functions. It lists common examples of each type, including the FANBOYS acronym for coordinating conjunctions. Additionally, it provides fill-in-the-blank exercises to practice using the correct conjunctions in sentences.

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Coordinating Conjunctions

➤ Definition:
A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses
of equal grammatical importance.
➤ Common Coordinating Conjunctions (FANBOYS):
Letter Conjunction Function
F For explains reason or purpose
A And adds one idea to another
N Nor presents a non-contrasting negative idea
B But shows contrast
O Or presents an alternative
Y Yet introduces a contrast (similar to "but")
S So shows result or effect
➤ Examples:
I wanted to go for a walk, but it started raining.
She studied hard, so she passed the test.
You can have tea or coffee.

Subordinating Conjunctions
➤ Definition:
A subordinating conjunction connects a dependent clause (cannot stand
alone) to an independent clause (can stand alone).
➤ Common Subordinating Conjunctions:
Time Cause/Effect Contrast Condition Purpose
after because although if so that
before since though unless in order that
when as even though provided that so that
while now that whereas unless that
until as long as while if
➤ Examples:
Although she was tired, she finished her homework.
I’ll call you when I arrive.
You can’t go outside unless you wear a jacket.
Fill in the Blanks with the Correct Conjunction

(Choose from: although, because, but, so, and, while, if, or, unless, when)

1) I wanted to go to the park, ______ it started raining.

2) You can have pizza ______ pasta for lunch.

3) She didn’t come to school ______ she was sick.

4) We will be late ______ we leave now.

5) He studied hard, ______ he passed the test.

6) ______ I was walking home, I saw a strange bird.

7) I will help you ______ you ask politely.

8) ______ she was tired, she continued working.

9) They played outside ______ it was getting dark.

10) You can’t go out to play ______ you finish your homework.

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