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    The document discusses coordination in English grammar. Coordination joins words, phrases, or clauses of equal emphasis and importance using coordinating conjunctions. The seven main coordinating conjunctions are FANBOYS (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). Coordinating conjunctions are placed between two independent clauses and preceded by a comma. Examples are provided to illustrate the use of each conjunction type to join sentences. Conjunctive adverbs can also act as coordinators when placed between two sentences separated by a semicolon.

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    The document discusses coordination in English grammar. Coordination joins words, phrases, or clauses of equal emphasis and importance using coordinating conjunctions. The seven main coordinating conjunctions are FANBOYS (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). Coordinating conjunctions are placed between two independent clauses and preceded by a comma. Examples are provided to illustrate the use of each conjunction type to join sentences. Conjunctive adverbs can also act as coordinators when placed between two sentences separated by a semicolon.

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    The document discusses coordination in English grammar. Coordination joins words, phrases, or clauses of equal emphasis and importance using coordinating conjunctions. The seven main coordinating conjunctions are FANBOYS (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). Coordinating conjunctions are placed between two independent clauses and preceded by a comma. Examples are provided to illustrate the use of each conjunction type to join sentences. Conjunctive adverbs can also act as coordinators when placed between two sentences separated by a semicolon.

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    The document discusses coordination in English grammar. Coordination joins words, phrases, or clauses of equal emphasis and importance using coordinating conjunctions. The seven main coordinating conjunctions are FANBOYS (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). Coordinating conjunctions are placed between two independent clauses and preceded by a comma. Examples are provided to illustrate the use of each conjunction type to join sentences. Conjunctive adverbs can also act as coordinators when placed between two sentences separated by a semicolon.

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    THE STRUCTURE

    OF
    COORDINATION
    BSED-ENB 1B
    Coordination
    In English grammar, coordination or
    parataxis is the joining of words,
    phrases, or clauses of the same type to
    give them equal emphasis and
    importance.
    BSED-ENB 1B
    Coordination combines sentences
    of equal value and uses a
    coordinating conjunction and
    comma before a coordinator.

    Note: Using coordination allows you to


    create Compound Sentence Structure.

    BSED-ENB 1B
    Coordinators
    You may find it helpful to remember the
    acronym FANBOYS (coordinating conjunction
    For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So) between two
    Independent Clauses (IC, FANBOYS, IC).

    BSED-ENB 1B
    Examples: FANBOYS
    for (effect/cause):

    Jasmine is afraid of dogs, for she was


    bitten by a dog when she was young.

    BSED-ENB 1B
    Examples: FANBOYS
    and (addition):
    Isaiah lives in Livermore, and his parents
    live nearby in Pleasanton.

    BSED-ENB 1B
    Examples: FANBOYS
    nor (addition of negatives):
    Mary doesn’t want to go to college,
    nor does she want to find a job.

    BSED-ENB 1B
    Examples: FANBOYS
    but (contrast):
    Abdul likes to read, but he prefers to watch
    television.

    BSED-ENB 1B
    Examples: FANBOYS
    or (alternative):
    Jose thinks he wants to study
    math, or he might be interested in
    firefighting.
    BSED-ENB 1B
    Examples: FANBOYS
    yet (contrast):
    Justin really likes to run in the morning,
    yet he hates getting up early.

    BSED-ENB 1B
    Examples: FANBOYS
    so (cause/effect):
    Maria loves dogs, so she went to the
    animal shelter to adopt one.

    BSED-ENB 1B
    Joining Sentences With
    Coordinators
    When a coordinator connects to
    sentences, place a comma before
    the coordinator.
    BSED-ENB 1B
    Examples:
    WITHOUT COORDINATOR
    Cycling class is a tough workout. I still
    attend three times a week.
    WITH COORDINATOR
    Cycling class is a tough workout, but I
    still attend three times a week.
    BSED-ENB 1B
    Examples:
    WITHOUT COORDINATOR
    Erika enjoys Pilates class. She is very
    strong.
    WITH COORDINATOR
    Erika enjoys Pilates class, so she is very
    strong.
    BSED-ENB 1B
    Conjunctive Adverbs as
    Coordinators
    You can also use conjunctive adverbs as
    coordinators.
    If you are joining two sentences with a
    conjunctive adverb, you need to have a
    semi-colon before the word and a comma
    after it.

    BSED-ENB 1B
    Example:
    However (contrast):
    The shop opened again in June; however, it
    had closed for good by September.

    BSED-ENB 1B
    Example:
    therefore (cause/effect):

    Erin takes regular pilates classes;


    therefore, she is very strong.

    BSED-ENB 1B
    Example:
    for example (general to specific):

    There are many fun exercises; for example,


    I take kickboxing and weight lifting.

    BSED-ENB 1B
    Example:
    in fact (emphasis):
    Carla is obsessed with running; in fact,
    he is out running right now.

    BSED-ENB 1B
    Thank you for listening

    MENDIOLA, M.S.
    BSED ENG 1B

    BSED-ENB 1B

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