Azar 8 2 connecting ideas with but and or

1. 8-2 Connecting Ideas with But
and Or
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2. And, but and or can connect items
with a sentence.
I was tired and went to bed.
I went to bed but couldn’t sleep.
And,butandorare
called“coordinating
conjunctions.”

3. Commas are used with a series of
three or more items.
Did you order coffee, tea, or milk?
And,butandorare
called“coordinating
conjunctions.”

4. I dropped the vase, but it didn’t
break.
Do we have class on Monday, or is
Monday a holiday?
Acommaisusuallyused
whenbutoror
combinestwocomplete
(independent)
sentences.