Here is the completed worksheet with the correct coordinating conjunctions filled in, along with explanations for each choice.
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COORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS
*(for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so)*
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1. That jacket cannot be mine _because_ it is too big.
✔ Answer: for
*Explanation:* “For” is used to give a reason or explanation. The jacket can’t be mine *because* (for the reason that) it’s too big. While “because” isn’t listed, “for” serves the same explanatory function here and is one of the allowed conjunctions.
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2. Hurry up _or_ you’ll be late for class.
✔ Answer: or
*Explanation:* “Or” presents an alternative or consequence — if you don’t hurry, you’ll be late. It’s a warning or conditional outcome.
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3. I ate a huge breakfast _yet_ I still feel hungry.
✔ Answer: yet
*Explanation:* “Yet” shows contrast — despite eating a lot, the speaker is still hungry. It’s similar to “but,” but often implies surprise or contradiction.
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4. We didn’t ask for Harold’s help, _nor_ did he offer one.
✔ Answer: nor
*Explanation:* “Nor” is used to add a negative idea after another negative. Since the first clause is negative (“didn’t ask”), “nor” continues that negation (“did he offer”).
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5. She is on a diet _so_ she doesn’t eat rice.
✔ Answer: so
*Explanation:* “So” indicates result or purpose. Because she’s on a diet, the result is that she avoids rice.
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6. I know her secret _but_ I cannot tell you.
✔ Answer: but
*Explanation:* “But” shows contrast — knowing the secret vs. not being able (or willing) to share it.
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7. My dad was driving too fast _so_ he missed the turn.
✔ Answer: so
*Explanation:* “So” indicates cause and effect — driving too fast caused him to miss the turn.
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8. Shall we stay here and wait, _or_ do you want to leave?
✔ Answer: or
*Explanation:* “Or” presents two alternatives — staying vs. leaving. It’s a question offering choices.
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9. Marie was supposed to study, _but_ she played games instead.
✔ Answer: but
*Explanation:* “But” contrasts what she was supposed to do (study) with what she actually did (played games).
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10. My sister did not finish her dinner _for_ she doesn’t have an appetite.
✔ Answer: for
*Explanation:* Again, “for” gives the reason — she didn’t finish dinner *because* she lacks appetite. It’s a formal way to express causality.
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✔ Final Answers:
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for
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or
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yet
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nor
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so
6.
but
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so
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or
9.
but
10.
for
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Quick Tip: Coordinating conjunctions connect two independent clauses (complete thoughts). Remember FANBOYS:
For,
And,
Nor,
But,
Or,
Yet,
So.
Each conjunction has a specific logical relationship:
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and = addition
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but/yet = contrast
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or = choice/alternative
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so = result
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for = reason
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nor = negative addition
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of coordinating conjunction worksheets.
