Subordinating & Coordinating conjunctions

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two equal parts of a sentence, such as two independent clauses. Examples include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', and 'yet'.

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, showing a relationship between them. Examples include 'because', 'although', 'when', and '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 is the function of the coordinating conjunction 'and'?

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The coordinating conjunction 'and' is used to connect two similar ideas or items in a sentence.

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What is the function of the subordinating conjunction 'when'?

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The subordinating conjunction 'when' is used to indicate the time at which something happens, connecting a dependent clause to an independent clause.

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List three examples of coordinating conjunctions.

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Examples of coordinating conjunctions include 'for', 'and', 'nor', 'but', 'or', 'yet'.

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List three examples of subordinating conjunctions.

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Examples of subordinating conjunctions include 'because', 'although', 'if', 'when', 'since'.

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Identify the coordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'She likes apples, and he likes oranges.'

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The coordinating conjunction is 'and'.

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'I will go to the park if it stops raining.'

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The subordinating conjunction is 'if'.