Conjunction

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What is a conjunction?

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

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Give an example of a conjunction used to show reason.

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Because is a conjunction that shows reason, e.g., 'I stayed home because it was raining.'

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What is the function of the conjunction 'so'?

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'So' is used to indicate a result or consequence, e.g., 'I was tired, so I went to bed early.'

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What does the conjunction 'but' indicate?

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'But' is used to show contrast between two ideas, e.g., 'I wanted to go, but I was too busy.'

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Identify a conjunction that can show a cause and effect relationship.

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Because is a conjunction that shows a cause and effect relationship.

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How do you use 'so' in a sentence?

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You use 'so' to connect a cause to its effect, e.g., 'It was late, so I decided to leave.'

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What is the difference between 'and' and 'but'?

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'And' adds information, while 'but' contrasts information.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'because'.

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'She was happy because she won the game.'

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What type of conjunction is 'although'?

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'Although' is a subordinating conjunction used to introduce a contrast.

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Can 'so' be used at the beginning of a sentence?

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Yes, 'so' can be used at the beginning of a sentence to indicate a result, e.g., 'So, we decided to leave early.'