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Coordinating Conjunctions (and (in addition to (I bought apples and…
Coordinating Conjunctions
and
in addition to
I bought apples and oranges at the store.
We are going to the zoo and the aquarium today.
I am not ready and I need more time.
or
indicate a choice between two things
Would you like coffee or tea?
Do you want a red one or a blue one?
Do you want to stay at the party or go home?
but
connect two different things that are not in agreement
I am a night owl, but she is an early bird.
I want to see a movie, but I'm very tired.
I was angry, but I did not show it.
so
illustrate a result of the first part
This song has been very popular, so I downloaded it.
My friend is moving, so I'm going to help him pack.
My co-worker was not doing her job, so she was fired.
yet
indicate a contrast with something
He performed very well, yet he didn't make the final cut.
He worked hard on his project, yet he still came in second place.
He is eighty years old, yet he exercises regularly.
for
in place of the word "because".
I want to go there again, for it was a wonderful trip.
He wants to buy the item, for it is not easy to find in stores.
She took the bus, for it is cheaper than taking a taxi.