Coordinating Conjunction

The commonly used coordinating conjunctions are: and, but, so, or.
and : dan, signifies an addition
but : tetapi, signifies an opposition (contradiction)
or : atau, signifies an option (choice)
so : jadi/sehingga, signifies a reason, cause (conclusion)

Creating Compound Sentences

Master the art of using coordinating conjunctions to combine independent clauses and create compound sentences (kalimat majemuk). Remember to use a comma before the coordinating conjunction. Examples: She ran, and he followed. They laughed, but I cried.

Create Compound Sentences (Membuat kalimat majemuk)

• Coordinating conjunctions are used to combine independent clauses.

• They help create compound sentences.

• Compound sentences are made up of two or more independent clauses.

• Using coordinating conjunctions adds variety and complexity to writing.