Conjunctions, Interjections, and Prepositions

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What is a preposition?

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A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence. Examples: in, on, at, over.

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Give an example of a preposition.

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An example of a preposition is 'under' as in 'The cat is under the table.'

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal. Examples: and, but, or.

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Give an example of a coordinating conjunction.

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An example of a coordinating conjunction is 'and' as in 'I like apples and oranges.'

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What does FANBOYS stand for?

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FANBOYS is an acronym for the seven coordinating conjunctions: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

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What is an interjection?

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An interjection is a word or phrase that expresses strong emotion or surprise. Examples: Wow! Oh! Yay!

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Give an example of an interjection.

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An example of an interjection is 'Wow!' as in 'Wow! That was amazing!'

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What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?

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The function of a preposition is to link nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other words in a sentence, showing relationships like direction, place, or time.

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What is the difference between a preposition and a conjunction?

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A preposition shows the relationship between a noun and other words, while a conjunction connects words or groups of words.

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Can a preposition be used at the end of a sentence?

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Yes, it is acceptable to end a sentence with a preposition, such as in 'Where are you at?'