Coordinating Conjunctions

for
 and
 nor
 but
 or
 yet
 so

 

Pattern 5:   Compound Sentences Connected by Coordinating Conjunctions

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Pattern 5 Rule:  When two independent clauses are joined by a coordinating conjunction, a comma comes before the second independent clause.
 
We had heard about the movie Kissing Jessica showing at Salem Cinema,

so

 we were interested in attending to see how the subject of sexual preference had been handled.

Independent Clause

Coordinating Conjunction

Independent Clause
 

Pattern 5 Samples

Studying in a language other than one's own native language is a challenge, but the disadvantage is off set by the value of knowing two languages.

My husband asked to have one of our phone lines disconnected yesterday, so I expect our next phone bill will be less.

Faye Kellerman is one of my favorite detective fiction writers, yet I have not read Stalker.


 Check Your Comprehension 
Identify the Sentence Pattern

1. Faye Kellerman's primary characters intrigue me, so I look forward to reading each new book.
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2. Online education is attracting more and more students, but some people worry about its quality.
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3.  The weather is nearly warm enough for spring gardening, and I find myself wandering over to the examine the perennial seed displays.
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