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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 A coordinate conjunction is a word used to connect: words phrases independent clauses 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 The correct answer is ........ a. and 2.  I cannot meet you on Thursday ________ I can meet you on Friday.      a.  and      b.  but      c.  or      d.  so The correct answer is ........ b. but 3.  They went on vacation ________ they could forget about work for awhile.      a.  and      b.  but      c.  or      d.  so The correct answer is ........ d. so 4.  Do you want to eat lunch now ________ do you want to eat later?      a.  and      b.  but      c.  or      d.  so The correct answer is ........ c. or 5.  I tried to call you many times ________ you were not home.      a.  and      b.  but      c.  or      d.  so The correct answer is ........ b. but 6.  She is looking for a new job ________ she can make more money.      a.  and      b.  but      c.  or      d.  so The correct answer is ........ d. so 7.  Do you understand ________ should I tell you again?      a.  and      b.  but      c.  or      d.  so The correct answer is ........ c. or 8.  I really like these flowers ________ those flowers.      a.  and      b.  but      c.  or      d.  so The correct answer is ........ a. and 9.  We should finish this project ________ then go home.      a.  and      b.  but      c.  or      d.  so The correct answer is ........ a. and 10.  You can come in ________ you cannot bring food or drink in the room.      a.  and      b.  but      c.  or      d.  so The correct answer is ........ b. but More Tests   Grammar Tips Can You Catch These Native Speaker Mistakes? (Beginner - Listening) 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. Commonly Confused Words: Part One (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 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.