COORDINATING
CONJUNCTIONS
CONJUNCTION JUNCTION
 “Hooking
up” words and phrases and
clauses
 Equal parts
 This and that
 Milk and butter
 Go to the mountains or see the see
I love New Bern High School. I like my
classes. I like my teachers. I enjoy
going to football games. I don’t like
the crowds of people at games. I am in
the band. I get into the games for free.
WHAT ARE COORDINATING
CONJUNCTIONS?
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Conjunctions join words, phrases, or clauses, and
they indicated relation between the elements
joined.- (Bedford Handbook)
A coordinating conjunction is used to connect
grammatically equal elements (words, phrases,
clauses).
A word that connects (conjoins) parts of a
sentence.
CONNECTING WORDS, PHRASES, AND
CLAUSES
AND
Tea
Words
Coffee
Over the river
Phrases
Through the woods
I like football
Clauses
I like game nights
WHAT IS A CLAUSE?
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It expresses a complete thought (basically a
sentence)
Is this a clause?
I like candy
 Over the river
 My dog Meredith
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THE COORDINATING
CONJUNCTIONS
 F-
for
 A- and
 N- nor
 B- but
 O- or
 Y- yet
 S- so
introduces the reason for the first clause
joins two similar ideas together
not used very often
joins two contrasting ideas
joins two alternative ideas
joins contrasting ideas (like “but”)
shows the second idea results from the first
AGREEMENT, DISAGREEMENT,
REASON
 Conjunctions
are used to show agreement,
disagreement, or reason between two
clauses.
 Agreement- and, nor, or
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Disagreement- yet, by, or
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The two words, phrases, or clauses are
basically saying the same thing
The two parts are saying something
different from one another
Reason- for, so
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One of the words, phrases, or clauses is
explaining the other
WHEN TO USE COORDINATING
CONJUNCTIONS
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When you have a series of short, related sentences
I like candy. I like cake.
 I like candy and cake.
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To correct a run-on sentence.
I want to be a celebrity when I grow up, I am practicing
sports everyday.
 I want to be a celebrity when I grow up, so I am
practicing sports every day.
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COORDINATING CONJUNCTION
RULES
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If you are joining two independent clauses,
always use a comma before the coordinating
conjunction.
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My favorite soda is Dr. Pepper, but Anne’s is CocaCola.
If you are joining two short phrases or two words,
a comma isn't necessary.
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I like to eat cake and drink tea.
COORDINATING CONJUNCTION
RULES
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The coordinating conjunction goes between ideas.
Correct- I like to sleep, but I don’t like to nap.
 Incorrect- But I don’t like to nap, I like to sleep.
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A TIP FOR YOU
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When combining sentences with a coordinating
conjunction, remember that it is OK to combine
the information.
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Ex. I like my classes. I like my teachers
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I like my classes and my teachers.
I love New Bern High School. I like my
classes. I like my teachers. I enjoy
going to football games. I don’t like
the crowds of people at games. I am in
the band. I get into the games for free.
I love New Bern High School. I like
my classes and teachers. I enjoy
going to football games, but I don’t
like the crowds of people there. I am
in the band, so I get in for free.