Flashcard: Conjunctions

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What is a conjunction?

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

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What are the two main types of conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions and subordinating 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.

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List the coordinating conjunctions in English.

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

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction connects a dependent clause to an independent clause.

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Give an example of a subordinating conjunction.

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Examples include: because, although, since, unless, while.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence; it has a subject and a verb.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence; it does not express a complete thought.

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What role do subordinating conjunctions play in a sentence?

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They introduce dependent clauses and show the relationship between the dependent clause and the independent clause.

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Identify the conjunction in the following sentence: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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The conjunction is 'but'.