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What are the different kinds of coordinating conjunction?

There are seven coordinating conjunctions in English, often remembered by the acronym FANBOYS:

* For

* And

* Nor

* But

* Or

* Yet

* So

Let's break down what each one means:

* For: Indicates a reason or explanation.

* Example: "I went to the store, for I needed milk."

* And: Joins two similar ideas together.

* Example: "I ate breakfast and drank coffee."

* Nor: Joins two negative ideas together.

* Example: "I don't like pizza, nor do I like pasta."

* But: Indicates a contrast or opposition.

* Example: "I wanted to go to the beach, but it was raining."

* Or: Offers an alternative or choice.

* Example: "Would you like tea or coffee?"

* Yet: Shows a contrast that is unexpected.

* Example: "She is very rich, yet she is always complaining."

* So: Indicates a consequence or result.

* Example: "I was tired, so I went to bed early."

Remember, coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal grammatical rank. They help to create more complex and interesting sentences!

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