LoginCoordinating Conjunctions For beginners
In this lesson, learn about coordinating conjunctions like "and," "but," "or," "nor," "for," "so," and "yet," which connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance. Simple explanations and easy examples to understand their use.
What Are Coordinating Conjunctions?
Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or clauses that have equal importance in a sentence.
Main Coordinating Conjunctions
English has three main coordinating conjunctions:
And
'And' is used to add a word to another word. For example:
She is beautiful. She is kind. = She is beautiful and kind.
I called Hanna. I called Tommy = I called Hanna and Tommy.
Or
'or' is used to name two or more choices. For example:
Are you sad? Are you angry? = Are you sad or angry?
Do you like pizza? Do you like pasta? = Do you like pizza or pasta?
But
'But' is used to show contrast between two words or sentences. For example:
She is beautiful but cruel.
I love fruits but I'm allergic to strawberries.
Quiz:
Which of the following sentences uses the correct coordinating conjunction?
I wanted to go to the park, or I forgot my shoes.
She can sing but dance.
He studies hard, and he works part-time.
We can go to the park, and we can stay home.
Which sentence uses "or" correctly?
She is tired, or she is still going to the gym.
I like tea or I don’t like coffee.
Should we go to the beach or the mountains?
I’m going to the store, or I need some bread.
Sort the words to make a meaningful sentence
Fill in the blanks with the correct coordinating conjunction.
Andy was planning to go to the park,
he wasn’t sure if the weather would be nice. It had been raining all morning,
the sky was still cloudy. He called his friend Mia,
she didn't pick up the phone. Andy thought she is probably busy
decided to go alone.
At the park, Andy thought about what he could do. He could play soccer,
he could just take a walk around the lake. In the end, he chose to take a walk,
it started to rain again, so he went back home.
Read the two sentences and choose the correct coordinating conjunction to connect them.
I called her. She didn’t answer | |
She was tired. She kept working. | |
Do you want to eat? Do you want to sleep? | |
I like reading books. I like watching movies. | |
You can have tea. You can have coffee. |
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