(example of coordinate conjunction)
Mr.
Adam is respected for researching issues and
seeking practical solutions.
He was
tired, so he went to bed.
The
child hid behind his mother’s skirt, for
he was afraid of the dog.
He
didn’t study, yet he passed the
exam.
Jessica
came to the meeting, but Ron stayed
at home.
Her
academic record was outstanding, yet
she was not accepted by the university.
We had
to go to the grocery store, for some milk and
bread.
Frank
didn’t have enough money to buy an airplane ticket, so he couldn’t fly home.
Mrs.
Amanda has had wide experience. She has worked in business, in the news media, and in agriculture.
