Identify coordinating conjunctions
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🌟Identify Coordinating Conjunctions 🌟
| What are Coordinating Conjunctions? |
Coordinating conjunctions are words that join two or more words, phrases, or sentences of equal importance.
They help make sentences longer and more interesting.
Example:
- I like apples 🍎 and oranges 🍊.
- She is smart 🧠 but lazy 🛌.
| The Common Coordinating Conjunctions |
Remember the acronym FANBOYS to help you:
| Letter | Conjunction | Meaning/Use | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| F | For | shows reason | I stayed home 🏠 for I was sick 🤒. |
| A | And | adds information | I like pizza 🍕 and pasta 🍝. |
| N | Nor | shows negative choice | He likes neither tea 🍵 nor coffee ☕. |
| B | But | shows contrast | I wanted to go 🏃, but it rained 🌧️. |
| O | Or | shows choice | Do you want juice 🧃 or water 💧? |
| Y | Yet | shows contrast | She is small 🧒, yet very strong 💪. |
| S | So | shows result | It was raining 🌧️, so we stayed inside 🏠. |
| How to Identify Coordinating Conjunctions |
Look for words that connect two equal ideas.
Check if the sentence makes sense without the conjunction; if it does, it’s likely a coordinating conjunction.
Example:
- I wanted to play ⚽, but it was late 🌙.
(Without “but”: I wanted to play. It was late. ✅)
| Fun Examples with Emojis |
- I have a cat 🐱 and a dog 🐶.
- He is tired 😴 but happy 😄.
- We can go to the park 🌳 or stay home 🏡.
- I was hungry 🍔, so I ate a sandwich 🥪.
| Quick Tips for Grade 4 Students |
- Remember FANBOYS – it’s like a superhero team 🦸♂️🦸♀️.
- Always put a comma before the coordinating conjunction if joining two sentences.
- Use coordinating conjunctions to make your sentences exciting and detailed.
| Suggested Images for Visual Learning |
- A scale ⚖️ showing balance (to explain joining equal ideas)
- Emojis of food, animals, and activities for examples
- Cartoon superheroes labeled FANBOYS
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