Sentence Review

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, indicating a relationship between the two. Examples include 'although', 'because', 'since', and 'so that'.

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Identify the FANBOYS conjunctions.

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FANBOYS stands for: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so. These are coordinating conjunctions used to connect words, phrases, or independent clauses.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or independent clauses of equal importance. Examples include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'yet', and 'so'.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. It often includes subordinating conjunctions.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. It can stand alone as a sentence.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. It cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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What is the purpose of a subordinating conjunction in a sentence?

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The purpose of a subordinating conjunction is to link a dependent clause to an independent clause, showing the relationship between the two.

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Provide an example of a sentence with a subordinating conjunction.

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Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.' Here, 'although' is the subordinating conjunction.

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

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A coordinating conjunction connects words or groups of equal importance, while a subordinating conjunction connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, indicating a relationship.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.