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What are coordinating conjunctions?

  • Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect different elements of a sentence. They are essential for combining ideas effectively.
  • The primary coordinating conjunctions are 'and,' 'but,' and 'or.'
  • These conjunctions help to join clauses in a sentence, with each clause able to stand alone as a complete thought.
  • For instance, consider the sentences:
    "I had a terrible cold. I still went to work."
  • By using the coordinating conjunction 'but,' the sentences can be merged into:
    "I had a terrible cold but I still went to work."
  • It's important to note that in the second clause, the subject word can often be omitted without affecting the sentence's meaning.
  • For example, the sentence
    "I had a terrible cold but still went to work."
    demonstrates this concept where 'I' is removed from the second clause.

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