Basic Coordinating Conjunctions - The Learning Lab at HFCC
Basic Coordinating Conjunctions - The Learning Lab at HFCC
Basic Coordinating Conjunctions - The Learning Lab at HFCC
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Conjunction Function ExampleEnglish.orjoins two altern<strong>at</strong>ive ideasI could cook some supper, or wecould order a pizza.soshows th<strong>at</strong> the second idea isthe result of the firstShe was sick, so she went to thedoctor.<strong>The</strong>se conjunctions are also used:nor (joining two neg<strong>at</strong>ive altern<strong>at</strong>ives)for (meaning “because”)yet (meaning “but”)3. Using coordin<strong>at</strong>ing conjunctions<strong>The</strong>re are three things to remember when using coordin<strong>at</strong>ing conjunctions:1. <strong>Coordin<strong>at</strong>ing</strong> conjunctions join independent clauses. Each clause must be a“complete thought” which could be a sentence on its own.2. With coordin<strong>at</strong>ing conjunctions, put the conjunction in the middle. Youmay see some sentences starting with “but” or “and”, but this is usually wrong,so it's best to avoid it.3. With coordin<strong>at</strong>ing conjunctions, use a comma unless both clauses are veryshort.
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