Coordinate Subordinate Conjunctions

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What do coordinating conjunctions join?

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Words, Phrases, or Independent Clauses

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Identify the subordinate conjunction in the following sentence: I don't want to go to the movies because I hate the smell of popcorn.

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because

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What does the acronym FANBOYS stand for?

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For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is the conjunction in the following sentence: Luke Skywalker and Han Solo set out to rescue Princess Leia?

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And

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What is the function of a coordinating conjunction?

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To connect words, phrases, or independent clauses that are similar or equal in structure.

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Can a subordinate conjunction start a sentence? Give an example.

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Yes, a subordinate conjunction can start a sentence. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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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.

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List three examples of subordinating conjunctions.

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Although, Because, Since.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and usually begins with a subordinate conjunction.