Coordinate Conjunction
 
 
 
 
Coordinate Conjunction

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.
Coordinate Conjunction Video
 
Coordinate Conjunction Definition
Coordinate Conjunction Examples
  • 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
Coordinate Conjunctions Test

Study the examples of coordinate conjunctions listed above. For each test question, fill in the blank (________) with the correct 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
More Tests
 
Grammar Tips
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An audio lesson to help with your understanding of common mistakes. The English is spoken at 75% of normal speed. Click here to visit the lesson page with the written script for this audio program.
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(Beginner - Listening, reading)

A video lesson to help with your understanding of commonly confused words.
The English is spoken at 75% of normal speed.
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Commonly Confused Words: Part One
(Beginner - Listening)

An audio lesson to help with your understanding of commonly confused words. The English is spoken at 75% of normal speed. Click here to visit the lesson page with the written script for this audio program.
Commonly Confused Words: Part Two
(Beginner - Listening, reading)

A video lesson to help with your understanding of commonly confused words.
The English is spoken at 75% of normal speed.
Click here to visit the lesson page.
Commonly Confused Words: Part Two
(Beginner - Listening)

An audio lesson to help with your understanding of commonly confused words. The English is spoken at 75% of normal speed. Click here to visit the lesson page with the written script for this audio program.