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.

11. Canada upholds a foreign policy of active internationalism that requires its navy be able to go almost anywhere.

Canada wants its navy to function effectively in the face of danger.

Canada wants its navy to work with a wide range of other navies.

Canada wants its navy to be seen as a national symbol.