Subordinating & Coordinating conjunctions

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, indicating a relationship between the two. Examples include 'because', 'although', 'if', and 'when'.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or independent clauses that are of equal importance. The most common coordinating conjunctions are 'for', 'and', 'nor', 'but', 'or', 'yet', and 'so' (FANBOYS).

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'I will go to the park if it stops raining.'

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The subordinating conjunction is 'if'.

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Identify the coordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'She wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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The coordinating conjunction is 'but'.

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What is the function of a subordinating conjunction in a sentence?

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A subordinating conjunction introduces a dependent clause and shows the relationship between the dependent clause and the independent clause.

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What is the function of a coordinating conjunction in a sentence?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses that are similar or equal in structure.

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List three examples of subordinating conjunctions.

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Examples of subordinating conjunctions include 'although', 'because', and 'since'.

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List three examples of coordinating conjunctions.

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Examples of coordinating conjunctions include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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In the sentence 'The cake was delicious, and everyone enjoyed it.', what is the coordinating conjunction?

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The coordinating conjunction is 'and'.

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In the sentence 'When the sun sets, the sky turns orange.', what is the subordinating conjunction?

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The subordinating conjunction is 'when'.