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| COORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS |
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| "Join equally important two Words / phrases" |
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Coordinating conjunctions are used to join two words or phrases that are equally important and complete in terms of grammar when compared with each other. i.e. the sentences or words do not depend on anything to give themselves meaning.
There are seven coordinating conjunctions:
And, but, for, nor, or, so, and yet.
To remember all seven, you might want to learn one of these acronyms: FANBOYS:
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COORDINATING CONJUCTIONS AND THEIR USES |
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AND |
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| 'And' is used to connect words, phrases, and clauses. |
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Jack and Jill went up the hill. |
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Gold and Silver are precious metals. |
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Most children like chocolates and pizzas. |
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OR |
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To introduce an alternative: |
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To introduce an alternative name or synonym / antonym: |
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The violin or fiddle has become the leading instrument of the fusion music. |
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You can come early or go late. |
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To mean otherwise: |
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We must be quick or we will miss the train. |
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You go home or come with us. |
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As nearly equivalent to: |
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They are not lacking in strength or spirit, but motivation. |
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Do you like tea or coffee? |
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