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What are examples of coordinating conjunctions?

Here are some examples of coordinating conjunctions, along with their meanings and some example sentences:

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* For: Indicates reason or cause.

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

* And: Indicates addition or joining.

* Example: "I went to the store and bought milk."

* Nor: Indicates a negative addition to a previous negative statement.

* Example: "I didn't go to the store nor did I buy milk."

* But: Indicates contrast or exception.

* Example: "I went to the store, but they didn't have milk."

* Or: Indicates an alternative or choice.

* Example: "You can go to the store or order milk online."

* Yet: Indicates contrast or unexpected outcome.

* Example: "I went to the store, yet they were out of milk."

* So: Indicates result or consequence.

* Example: "I went to the store, so I could buy milk."

Other Coordinating Conjunctions:

* Neither...nor: Indicates a negative statement about two things.

* Example: "I want neither the red sweater nor the blue one."

* Both...and: Indicates that two things are true.

* Example: "I like both chocolate and vanilla ice cream."

Important Note: When using coordinating conjunctions, be sure to connect elements of equal grammatical value (e.g., two phrases, two clauses, two words).

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