Coordinating Conjunctions

student working on computersConjunctions are little words, but they play an important role in the English language. By linking grammatical elements, such as various types of words, phrases, or clauses, coordinating conjunctions make it possible to weave additional information and nuance into a sentence with more depth and complexity. Without these little words, you would often have to create a whole new sentence each time you want to expand upon an idea. Even though each of the seven coordinating conjunctions have has its own unique function and usage, you have examined and demonstrated how to incorporate coordinators effectively in original sentences.