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coordinating conjunctions. Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect two independent clauses or elements of equal grammatical weight. The acronym
FANBOYS helps remember these conjunctions:
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F for
For
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A for
And
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N for
Nor
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B for
But
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O for
Or
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Y for
Yet
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S for
So
Task: Complete the sentences using appropriate coordinating conjunctions.
Here is the solution with explanations for each sentence:
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#### 1. I want to go to the park, _______ it's raining outside.
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Answer:
but
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Explanation: "But" is used to show contrast between wanting to go to the park and the fact that it's raining.
#### 2. She can sing, _______ she cannot dance.
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Answer:
but
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Explanation: "But" is used to show contrast between her ability to sing and her inability to dance.
#### 3. You can have tea, _______ coffee.
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Answer:
or
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Explanation: "Or" is used to present two options (tea or coffee).
#### 4. I found my keys, _______ I lost them again.
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Answer:
but
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Explanation: "But" is used to show contrast between finding the keys and then losing them again.
#### 5. He studied hard, _______ he still failed the exam.
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Answer:
but
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Explanation: "But" is used to show contrast between studying hard and failing the exam.
#### 6. The weather was nice, _______ we decided to go hiking.
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Answer:
so
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Explanation: "So" is used to show a cause-and-effect relationship between the nice weather and the decision to go hiking.
#### 7. I will call you later, _______ I need to finish my work first.
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Answer:
but
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Explanation: "But" is used to show contrast between the intention to call later and the current task of finishing work.
#### 8. She likes cats, _______ she doesn't like dogs.
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Answer:
but
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Explanation: "But" is used to show contrast between liking cats and not liking dogs.
#### 9. We can go to the beach, _______ we can stay home.
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Answer:
or
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Explanation: "Or" is used to present two options (going to the beach or staying home).
#### 10. They arrived early, _______ they had to wait for everyone else.
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Answer:
but
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Explanation: "But" is used to show contrast between arriving early and having to wait.
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Final Answer:
1.
but
2.
but
3.
or
4.
but
5.
but
6.
so
7.
but
8.
but
9.
or
10.
but
Boxed Final Answer:
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of coordinating conjunction worksheets.
