coordinationg conjunctions

• coordinating conjuctions are words used to connect 2 simple sentences to make a compound sentence
• for - used to explain a reason or a purose. Can be used in a simillar way of "because"
• and - is used to combine 2 simillar ideas into 1 sentence
• nor - used to offer an alternative negative idea to another negative idea
• but - used to show contrast or to compare ideas ( negative, positive)
• or - used to show that something is a choice between two alternatives, or to show that something is a choice between two possibilities
• yet - used to link a different or contrasting idea to the first idea in the sentence. can be used in a simillar way of but
• so - used in a compound sentence to help highlight a consequence or rresult
• coordinating conjuctions are the words we use to link ideas together to make a compound sentence. they always connect phrases, words and clauses
• put the coordinating conjuctions

  • i think we will need to stay inside during lunch time, for it is raining heavily outside.
  • we are going on a holiday to visit my grandparents and to go snorkeling on the reef.
  • i would rather not have to play basketball, nor do i want to play football.
  • the ferris wheel was pretty fun, but the roller coaster was my favorite.
  • you can finish the leftover pasta for lunch, or you can make a toasted sandwich.
  • i always buy the big pack of bobby pins, yet i can never find one when i need it.
  • i am allergic to peanuts, so i need to be very careful when i eat out.