Coordinating Conjunctions

Question 1

Coordinating Conjuntions

Definition:

Answer 1

Are words that connect parts of a sentence that are grammatically equal or similar. They join two elements that are similar in importance and structure.

Question 2

Coordinating Conjunctions

They are used to link:

Answer 2

1) two words or groups of words
- I watch movies AND TV series.

2) Two independent clauses
- Susan is going to the movies tomorrow FOR she needs some time to relax and have fun.

Question 3

Coordinating Conjunctions
AND

Susan is a singer and an actress.

Watching drama and suspense movies is my favorite pastime.

The director has done an amazing job and the cast has reached everybody’s expectation.

AND GIVES A IDEA OF ______

Answer 3

Addition

Question 4

Coordinating Conjunctions
BUT

Susan is a singer, but she hasn’t recorded any album yet.

Watching thriller movies is nice, but it may scary sometimes.

BUT EXPRESSES__________

Answer 4

Contrast

Question 5

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FOR

Susan has became an actress for she loves being on stage.

This movie deserves the best picture award for the quality of every detail.

FOR EXPRESSES THE_______FOR SOMETHING

Answer 5

Reason.

It explain “why”. It means the same as “became”, but it is more formal and so not used in everyday speech.

Question 6

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OR

I believe the director will choose Jack or Robert as the main actor of his new motion picture.

The crew must start shooting this week or the whole project will be delayed.

OR ________ two options, two alternatives.

Answer 6

Links

Question 7

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SO

Hollywood writers were not happy with their salaries so they went on strike.

Josh has been having acting classes so he has improved his acting skills.

SO EXPRESS _____

Answer 7

Result, consequence, effect

Question 8

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YET

Hollywood wristers were not happy with their salaries, yet they kept on working without complaining.

Josh has been having acting classes, yet he doesn’t seem to get better.

YET IS USED TO

Answer 8

Introduce a idea that is surprising considering the information in the first clause. It gives an idea of opposition.

Question 9

Coordinating Conjunctions

Important
1- preferrably used between the two clauses. Avoid starting a sentence with a coordinating conjuction.

2 - when linking two independent clauses that are not very short, we usually use a comma before the coordinating conjunction.

Answer 9

The movie is a poor production, so it has had many negative reviews .

Mat was afraid to fly, so he decided to go by train.

Question 10

Coordinating Conjunctions

Quando queremos transmitir ideia de adição usamos:

Answer 10

And

• I have to reply many emails and review this report today.

Question 11

Coordinating Conjunctions

Quando queremos transmitir ideia de contraste usamos

Answer 11

But

• many people say television is great entertainment, but others disagree.

Question 12

Coordinating Conjunctions

Quando queremos dizer o motivo de algo usamos:

Answer 12

For

• don’t say everything that comes to your mind for you may frequently get misunderstood.

Question 13

Coordinating Conjunctions

Quando queremos dar duas opções, usamos:

Answer 13

OR

Will you accept or refuse his invitation?

Question 14

Coordinating Conjunctions

Quando queremos dar duas opções negativas usamos:

Answer 14

NOR

Fred doesn’t like horror movies nor dramas

Question 15

Coordinating Conjunctions
NOR

Fred doesn’t like horror movies nor dramas

I haven’t been to the cinema nor watched movies at home lately.

NOR LINKS TWO

Answer 15

Negative options, two negative alternatives

Question 16

Coordinating Conjunctions

Quando queremos transmitir ideia de resultado usamos

Answer 16

SO

The student’s couldn’t understand the explanation so the asked the teacher to repeat.

Question 17

Coordinating Conjunctions

Quando queremos transmitir ideia de oposição usamos:

Answer 17

YET.

The maid has cleaned the house, yet there is dust everywhere.