Coordinating and Subordinating Conjunctions

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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 coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, or independent clauses that are similar or equal. Examples include: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).

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What are subordinating conjunctions?

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Subordinating conjunctions connect an independent clause with a dependent clause. Examples include: because, although, since, if.

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

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The coordinating conjunction is 'but'.

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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The subordinating conjunction is 'Although'.

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What does FANBOYS stand for?

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FANBOYS stands for: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

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Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction? 'and', 'because', 'although', 'if'

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'and' is a coordinating conjunction.

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Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction? 'but', 'or', 'since', 'and'

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'since' is a subordinating conjunction.

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What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction?

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The purpose of a coordinating conjunction is to join two or more elements of equal importance in a sentence.

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What is the purpose of a subordinating conjunction?

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The purpose of a subordinating conjunction is to join an independent clause with a dependent clause, indicating a relationship between them.