Coordinating Conjunctions

Words that join independent clauses, phrases, or words. Examples include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.

To connect words, phrases, or independent clauses in a sentence.

I like apples, and I like oranges.

I wanted to go outside, but it started to rain.

Would you like tea or coffee?

The comma goes before the coordinating conjunction.

It indicates a reason or cause.

It indicates a contrast or unexpected result.

It indicates a result or consequence.

A group of words that can stand alone as a sentence, containing a subject and a verb.