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Today's lesson
In this lesson you will learn about coordinate conjunctions, an important part of English grammar. You will take a test to check your understanding of coordinate conjunctions.

Focus: grammar
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Hi. In the classroom today you will learn about coordinate conjunctions, an important part of English grammar.

A coordinate conjunction is a word used to connect words, phrases, and independent clauses.

Examples of coordinate conjunctions include: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

You can remember these with the mnemonic FANBOYS.

The following sentences contain examples of coordinate conjunctions.

She wants a new shirt and new pants.

He needs to work but he needs to go hiking.

Coordinate conjunctions are an important part of English grammar.

Until next time.
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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