Writing Handbook Exercises
 

Using Coordination

Combine the pairs and sequences of sentences below using methods of coordination. That is, join independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction or items in a series with a concluding comma and (, and . . .). In some cases, due to length or emphasis, it will be most effective to link ideas by placing a coordinating conjunction at the beginning of a sentence or by using a semicolon.

Write your finished sentences in the blanks provided.

example:

In a liberal democracy like Canada, national defence is a shared activity.
It is shared by the people.
It is shared by the Parliament.
It is shared by the Canadian Forces.

In a liberal democracy like Canada, national defence is an activity shared by the people, the Parliament, and the Canadian Forces.

2. Canadians expect senators and Members of Parliament to inform them of defence needs.
They expect senators and MPs to provide resources for necessary roles and missions.
They expect senators and MPs to continuously supervise the Canadian Forces and the broader defence establishment.