Conjunctions

Front

What are subordinating conjunctions often referred to as?

Back

AAAWWUBBIST (Although, After, As, When, While, Until, Because, Before, If, Since, That)

Front

Identify the correlative conjunctions in the following sentence: 'The water was neither too cold nor too warm; it was just right.'

Back

neither, nor

Front

What type of conjunction is used in the sentence: 'I have watched the movie, but I have not read the book yet.'?

Back

coordinating conjunction

Front

What type of conjunction is used in the sentence: 'Whether we go home or to the movies, we still will enjoy the day.'?

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correlative conjunction

Front

What do subordinating conjunctions join?

Back

They join dependent clauses to independent clauses.

Front

Give an example of a coordinating conjunction.

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For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So (FANBOYS)

Front

What is the function of correlative conjunctions?

Back

They work in pairs to connect equal elements in a sentence.

Front

What is the difference between coordinating and subordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions connect equal parts of a sentence, while subordinating conjunctions connect a dependent clause to an independent clause.

Front

List three examples of subordinating conjunctions.

Back

Although, Because, Since.

Front

What is the role of conjunctions in a sentence?

Back

Conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses to create complex sentences.