Examples of Coordinating Conjunctions

Coordinating conjunctions are used to connect sentences, phrases or clauses of equal rank.

In this post, we present you the top 65+ Examples of Coordinating Conjunctions.

Examples of Coordinating Conjunctions

Coordinating Conjunctions are of four types –

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  • Cumulative – and, both….and, also, too, as well as, not only….but also, no less than
  • Alternative – or, either….or, neither….nor, otherwise, else
  • Adversative – but, still, yet, however, nevertheless, only, whereas,
  • Illative – so, for, therefore, then

Examples of Coordinating Conjunctions

Examples of Coordinating Conjunctions #1 [Cumulative Conjunctions]

  1. She is an excellent cook and also a skilled painter.
  2. John, as well as his sister, can play the guitar.
  3. Not only did he finish the project but also submitted it ahead of time.
  4. No less than his brother, he has exceptional skills.
  5. Both the children and the adults had fun at the party.
  6. The restaurant serves not only delicious food but also excellent service.
  7. He is a great football player as well as a talented musician.
  8. Not only did they travel to Europe but also visited many countries.
  9. She is a fast runner as well as a skilled swimmer.
  10. No less than his friend, he has a sharp memory.
  11. Both the coffee and the tea taste good.
  12. The teacher, as well as the students, enjoyed the field trip.
  13. He not only finished the race but also broke the record.
  14. Not only does he have a good sense of humour but also has a kind heart.

Examples of Coordinating Conjunctions #2 [Alternative Conjunctions]

  1. You can eat either pizza or pasta for dinner.
  2. He was neither happy nor sad about the news.
  3. You can either save your money or spend it all.
  4. You can either watch a movie or read a book tonight.
  5. “Do or die”.
  6. You can either go to the beach or go hiking this weekend.
  7. She is neither tall nor short, just average height.
  8. You can either wear a dress or pants to the party.
  9. Study hard, otherwise, you will not pass the exam.
  10. Would you like coffee or tea with your breakfast?
  11. You can take the bus or the train to get to the city.
  12. Do you prefer cats or dogs as pets?
  13. Would you like to have pizza or salad for lunch?
  14. Remember to lock the door, otherwise, someone might break in.
  15. Make sure to wear a coat, otherwise, you’ll get cold outside.
  16. You need to follow the rules, or else you’ll get in trouble.
  17. Let’s try to fix this issue, else it will just get worse.

Examples of Coordinating Conjunctions #3 [Adversative Conjunctions]

  1. She was tired, but she continued working.
  2. I wanted to go out, however, it started raining heavily.
  3. The project was difficult, but we managed to complete it on time.
  4. He studied hard, yet he failed the exam.
  5. The road was blocked, still, we managed to reach on time.
  6. The weather was bad, yet we decided to go on the hike.
  7. I don’t have much experience, only I have the enthusiasm to learn.
  8. She is very talented, yet she doesn’t have a job.
  9. I really wanted to buy that dress, but it was too expensive.
  10. She is very intelligent, but she can be quite forgetful.
  11. The hotel had great amenities, yet the service was terrible.
  12. He promised to be there on time, however, he arrived an hour late.
  13. The movie had great reviews, nevertheless, I found it quite boring.
  14. The company had a great year, yet it still had to lay off employees.
  15. The party was fun, but it went on too late.
  16. The team played well, however, they still lost the game.
  17. The weather was beautiful, nevertheless, we stayed inside all day.
  18. He is very talented, but he can be quite arrogant.

Examples of Coordinating Conjunctions #4 [Illative Conjunctions]

  1. He loves music, for it is his passion.
  2. The storm knocked out the power, so we lit candles.
  3. I have to wake up early tomorrow, therefore I’m going to bed now.
  4. He’s a doctor, so he knows a lot about medicine.
  5. She was running late, then she missed her train.
  6. I need to save money, therefore I’m going to stop eating out.
  7. The sun was shining, so we decided to go for a walk.
  8. The car broke down, then we had to call for help.
  9. She’s very busy, so she doesn’t have time for a social life.
  10. I forgot my phone at home, therefore I couldn’t call for a ride.
  11. He has a lot of experience, so he’s a great mentor.
  12. We need more volunteers, for there is so much work to be done.
  13. The traffic was terrible, so we took a different route.
  14. I have a cold, therefore I’m going to stay home and rest.
  15. She has a lot of followers on social media, so she’s very influential.
  16. Rahim was ill, so he could not come to school.
  17. He tried hard so he could win the game.
  18. I am not going out, for Rima will come now.
  19. Piyush was found guilty, therefore he was hanged.

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