PRESENTATION OUTLINE
How to Use The Conjunction “Or”.
“Or” is a coordinating conjunction.
Coordinating conjunctions are words...
...placed between other words, sentences...
...phrases and clauses of equal importance.
They are also known
as coordinators.
They are used to give equal emphasis to a pair of main clauses.
A clause is a statement that is either true or false.
This is also known
as a proposition.
There are just seven coordinating conjunctions in English.
They are “for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so”.
Here are a few examples with “Or” to study.
“Or” Alternative
Item or Idea!
“On Saturdays, they
always go to the beach
or the park!”
Will you meet with your boss today or take
the day off?
Would you like bacon with your eggs or ham?
Can you ride a
bike or a unicycle?
Could you pass me the pepper or salt?
I am going to buy a Ford or a Chevy!
Are you going to visit mom or your grandfather?
Would you like to go to the movies or to the park?
Ask your teacher to explain this subject further!
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