Coordinating Clause: Definition, Usage & Exercise

Coordinating Clause helps you in delivering effective writing and communication in English grammar. After all, when combined or coordinated together with a phrase, word or other clause, it becomes a coordinating conjunction. These can be recalled as acronyms ‘FANBOYS’: For, And, Nor, But, Of, Yet, So.) Continue reading as we talk in-depth about these clauses, along with their usage, examples, practice exercises and more for a better understanding of this grammatical terminology. 

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Coordinating Clause – Definition

A coordinating clause is also known as an independent clause. It stands alone in the sentence and acts similarly to another clause in the sentence in terms of grammar but has a separate purpose. Coordinating conjunctions are usually used to unite these clauses. The coordinate clause always starts with coordinating conjunctions. [Fun Fact: Students can remember it  through the acronym ‘FANBOYS’: For, And, Nor, But, Of, Yet, So.]

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Coordinating Clause Usage and Examples

The main usage of a coordinating clause is to convey the meaning within the sentence. They offer clarity in the sentences to join together to form a compound sentence.

Examples of Coordinating Clauses: 

1. He enjoys reading books, but my brother prefers watching movies. 
2. Sheila loves to walk, and he walks 3 km every day. 
3. The weather was chilly, so he decided to stay indoors.
4. She wanted to go for a walk, yet he felt too exhausted.

13+ Commonly Used Coordinating Clauses with Examples

Here are some of the coordinating clauses which are used in daily life:

1. He wanted to go to the park, and he preferred staying home.
2. We enjoy reading, and my friend likes playing video games.
3. It’s raining outside, but he can still have fun indoors.
4. We went to the store, and I bought some fruit.
5. He loves to read, and he enjoys playing video games.
6. We can have pizza for dinner, or you can have pasta.
7. Neither the cat nor the dog wanted to go outside in the rain.
8. We can watch a series or we can go out dancing.
9. She neither studied for the test nor attended the review session.
10. He wanted to go to the party because he enjoyed socialising with his friends.
11. She is very talented, yet she remains humble.
12. The project was difficult, yet they managed to complete it on time.
13. The weather was pleasant, so I decided to have a picnic.
14. He forgot his umbrella, so he got drenched in the rain.

Exercise of Coordinating Clause

Instruction: Place the clause in the right place and form a compound sentence.

1. The sun was shining brightly, The sky was clear.
2. Ria enjoys playing chess, and Ayush prefers golf.
3. We went for a hike. They encounter a bear. 
4. Amisha loves to listen to music. She dislikes watching horror movies.
5. Ayush wants to explore Paris. Maria dreams of exploring Tokyo. 
6. The concert tickets were sold out. He decided to watch a movie.
7. Mayank finished his homework. He went out to play with his friend.
8. The pastries looked delicious. It tasted even better.
9. He studied hard for the exam, She aced it.
10. We planned to go to the beach. However, it started raining heavily.

Answer Key

1. The sun was shining brightly, and the sky was clear.
2. Ria enjoys playing chess, but Ayush prefers golf.
3. We went for a hike, and they encountered a bear. 
4. Amisha loves to listen to music, but she dislikes watching horror movies.
5. Ayush wants to explore Paris and Maria dreams of exploring Tokyo. 
6. The concert tickets were sold out, so we decided to watch a movie.
7. Mayank finished his homework early,  so he went out to play with his friend.
8. The pastries looked delicious, and it tasted even better.
9. He studied hard for the exam, and she aced it.
10. He planned to go to the beach, but it started raining heavily.

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