Conjunctions

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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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What are the main types of conjunctions?

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The main 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. Examples include 'and', 'but', 'or'.

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction connects an independent clause with a dependent clause. Examples include 'because', 'although', 'if'.

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What is a correlative conjunction?

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Correlative conjunctions are pairs of conjunctions that work together. Examples include 'either...or', 'neither...nor', 'both...and'.

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What does the acronym FANBOYS stand for?

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FANBOYS stands for For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So, which are coordinating conjunctions.

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Fill in the blank: I want to go to the park, _____ it is raining.

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but

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Fill in the blank: You can have either pizza _____ pasta for dinner.

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or

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Fill in the blank: She likes both chocolate _____ vanilla ice cream.

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and

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What is the conjunction in the sentence: 'I wanted to play outside, but it was too cold.'?

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but