Coordinate conjunctions connect parts that are equal. A phrase is a linkage of several words, such as an adjective and a noun. An independent clause is a group of words that contains a noun and a verb and that can stand alone as a sentence. The sentences below demonstrate the function of coordinate conjunctions. Notice that sometimes conjunction links single words, and sometimes it links phrases or clauses.
Energy is a necessity at home and at work.
Energy is not as abundant, nor as inexpensive, as it has been in the past. All energy waste leads to a less stable energy future, but many people forget to conserve energy when they are away from home or at work. By each letter below, write the coordinate conjunction used in the sentence and state whether it links words, prepositional phrases, or clauses. The second category of conjunctions is correlative conjunctions. This type of conjunction always occurs in pairs.