Here's how they work:
* They join two words: "I like both apples and oranges."
* They join two phrases: "She went to the park and played on the swings."
* They join two clauses: "The sun was shining but it was cold."
The most common coordinating conjunctions are:
* For
* And
* Nor
* But
* Or
* Yet
* So
Remember: Coordinating conjunctions always come between the words, phrases, or clauses they are joining.
Let's look at some examples:
Words:
* I like coffee and tea.
Phrases:
* She went to the store but forgot to buy milk.
Clauses:
* The movie was long yet entertaining.
By using coordinating conjunctions, you create a flow and connection between your ideas, making your writing clearer and more engaging.