Conjunction

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.

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Give an example of a conjunction used to show cause and effect.

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The word 'so' is used to show cause and effect, e.g., 'I was tired, so I went to bed.'

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What is the function of the conjunction 'but'?

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The conjunction 'but' is used to show contrast between two ideas, e.g., 'I wanted to go, but I was too tired.'

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What does the conjunction 'because' indicate?

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The conjunction 'because' indicates a reason or cause, e.g., 'I stayed home because it was raining.'

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List three common conjunctions.

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And, but, because.

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How do conjunctions help in sentence structure?

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Conjunctions help in sentence structure by linking ideas and making sentences more complex and meaningful.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words or groups of words that are similar, e.g., 'and', 'but', 'or'.

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, e.g., 'although', 'because', 'since'.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'and'.

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I like apples and oranges.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'but'.

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I wanted to play outside, but it started to rain.