Conjunctions

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What does the acronym FANBOYS stand for in relation to conjunctions?

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FANBOYS stands for For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So, which are the coordinating conjunctions in English.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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

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Identify the coordinating conjunction in the sentence: 'I do not wear rain boots nor rain coats.'

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nor

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What is the function of the conjunction 'but' in a sentence?

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The conjunction 'but' is used to connect contrasting ideas or statements.

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Fill in the blanks with the correct conjunction: '_____________ Angiela _____________ JeadaMay tried out for the school play.'

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Both . . . and

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What is the role of the conjunction 'for' in the sentence: 'I am giving you this gift, ___ you have helped me a great deal this week.'?

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The conjunction 'for' is used to explain the reason or cause.

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What are the three types of conjunctions?

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The three types of conjunctions are coordinating conjunctions, subordinating conjunctions, and correlative conjunctions.

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Provide an example of a subordinating conjunction.

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Examples of subordinating conjunctions include although, because, since, unless, and while.

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What is a correlative conjunction?

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Correlative conjunctions are pairs of conjunctions that work together to connect equal elements in a sentence, such as 'either...or', 'neither...nor', and 'both...and'.

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How do coordinating conjunctions differ from subordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions connect elements of equal grammatical rank, while subordinating conjunctions connect a dependent clause to an independent clause.