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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 types of conjunctions?

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The three 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.

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List the coordinating conjunctions known as FANBOYS.

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

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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

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Give an example of a subordinating conjunction.

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

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What is the function of a coordinating conjunction in a sentence?

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A coordinating conjunction joins two or more elements of equal grammatical rank.

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What is the difference between a coordinating conjunction and a subordinating conjunction?

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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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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.

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Provide an example of a correlative conjunction.

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Examples include: either...or, neither...nor, both...and.