Conjunctions

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses, sentences, or words in the same clause.

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What are the three main types of conjunctions?

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

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses that are similar or equal in structure. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction connects an independent clause with a dependent clause, indicating a relationship between them. Examples include 'because', 'although', and 'after'.

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What are correlative conjunctions?

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

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Identify an example of a subordinating conjunction in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk', 'although' is the subordinating conjunction.

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What is the function of coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions join words, phrases, or independent clauses of equal importance.

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Provide an example of a sentence using a correlative conjunction.

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In the sentence 'She not only sings but also dances', 'not only...but also' is a correlative conjunction.

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What is the role of subordinating conjunctions in a sentence?

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Subordinating conjunctions introduce dependent clauses and show the relationship between the dependent clause and the independent clause.

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List three examples of subordinating conjunctions.

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