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Coordinate conjunction
Learning objectives
In this lesson you will watch a coordinate conjunction video, learn the definition of a coordinate conjunction, study examples of coordinate conjunctions, and take a test.
Watch the video

Definition of a coordinate conjunction
Examples of coordinate conjunctions
  • She wants a new shirt and new pants.
  • I need to work but I want to go hiking.
  • The following words are coordinate conjunctions
  • for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
  • you can remember these with the mnemonic FANBOYS
Take the test
Study the examples of coordinate conjunctions listed above. For each test question, fill in the blank (________) with the correct coordinate conjunction.
Fun Easy English Tests
Coordinate conjunction
 
  1.  We went to the park ________ to the restaurant.
A. and
B. but
C. or
D. so

  2.  I cannot meet you on Thursday ________ I can meet you on Friday.
A. and
B. but
C. or
D. so

  3.  They went on vacation ________ they could forget about work for awhile.
A. and
B. but
C. or
D. so

  4.  Do you want to eat lunch now ________ do you want to eat later?
A. and
B. but
C. or
D. so

  5.  I tried to call you many times ________ you were not home.
A. and
B. but
C. or
D. so

  6.  She is looking for a new job ________ she can make more money.
A. and
B. but
C. or
D. so

  7.  Do  you understand ________ should I tell you again?
A. and
B. but
C. or
D. so

  8.  I really like these flowers ________ those flowers.
A. and
B. but
C. or
D. so

  9.  We should finish this project ________ then go home.
A. and
B. but
C. or
D. so

  10.  You can come in ________ you cannot bring food or drink in the room.
A. and
B. but
C. or
D. so

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