Coordinating Conjunction With Example

Conjunctions could be broken down in three divisions, these include coordinating conjunctions, correlative conjunctions and subordinate conjunctions. Coordinating conjunction comes between two clauses for the purpose of connecting them. These are the ideas which are related and could be placed in one long sentence. Coordinating conjunction can be referred to the conjunction such as “but” and “and”. Coordinating conjunctions join two phrases, words or clauses which are equal in a grammatical manner. There are seven coordinating conjunctions, these include For, And, Nor, But, Or, So and Yet. These conjunctions could be remembered with the use of an acronym called FANBOYS. These are useful constructions for the purpose of improving the entire flow as well as fluency of the language.

These coordinating conjunctions have their own meaning when they are used in a certain sentence or for explaining various scenarios. The explanations of these conjunctions are as follows

For

For represents a purpose or a reason. In some cases because could also be used. “I go to the library, for I love to read”. The word “so” helps in introducing the effect part of the clause-and-effect relation, whereas the word “for” helps in introducing the cause. some examples of this includes “My husband and I went to Costa Rica, for it was out anniversary.” and “ The neighbourhood had a particular memorial previous weekend, for the younger son of the family had passed away.”. Using the “for” word in this way might sound formal as well as unnatural in the terms of spoken English. Instead of this, it is much better to use numerous subordinate conjunction such as because or since which would be discusses later on. Some more examples include “What are you doing for New Year’s?”, “Is this a gift for me?” and some more.  

And

This particular conjunction is utilized for joining two or more than two items which makes sense with each other. some examples of this include “ I put mayonnaise and mustard in the sandwich”, “My fried like to go to trekking and swimming in the ocean”, “My mother was born in England and my father was born in Switzerland” ad some more. It could also be used for connection a certain series of events. Some examples include “Every day after the school, I go to the playground and play”

Nor

Nor tends to show a non-contrasting and negative idea. This adds even more amount of negativity. “I have refused to hug people who are unknown to me, nor would I kiss them”. And is used in joining two items that are positive, nor is used for pairing two negative sentences. Examples include “He did not return my calls, nor did he respond to any of the texts sent by me”, “Neither yoga nor the running made my back feel better”.

But

But shows exception or contrast. Example includes “Sheila loves soup, but sometimes she orders noodles”. But can be used for joining two of the items which contradict every other or hence create tension with everyone. Some example include “The dress was pretty but was very expensive”.

Or

Or tends to show option or choice. It can also be used for presenting two or more than two options. It is mostly paired with the word either. Some examples of or include. “Do you like chocolate or vanilla better?”, “You can come buy groceries with me or you can stay at home till I come back”.

Yet

This conjunction is similar to the conjunction but, this means something like nevertheless or but in the same time. Some examples of yet include “He could be strict yet understanding in the same time”, “The sauce was spicy yet had a sweet flavour to it” “Is you roommate awake yet?”, “Did she call you yet?”

So

This shows consequences. Example includes “The mistake was already carried out, so there is not much you can do regarding it anymore.”

Difference between Coordinating conjunction and subordinating conjunction

Coordinating conjunctions are the linking words which link various ideas of similar importance, structure as well as function. Subordinating conjunction can be used for adding a specific subordinate clause to a particular independent clause.