Grammar: Types of Conjunctions

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a part of speech that connects words, phrases, or clauses.

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What are the three types of conjunctions?

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1. Coordinating Conjunctions 2. Subordinating Conjunctions 3. Correlative Conjunctions

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Give an example of a coordinating conjunction.

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Examples include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', 'yet'.

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction joins a dependent clause to an independent clause.

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Give an example of a subordinating conjunction.

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Examples include 'because', 'although', 'since', 'unless', 'while'.

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What is a correlative conjunction?

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Correlative conjunctions work in pairs to connect equal elements in a sentence.

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Give an example of correlative conjunctions.

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Examples include 'either...or', 'neither...nor', 'both...and'.

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What is the function of coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, or independent clauses of equal importance.

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

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The conjunction is 'but', which is a coordinating conjunction.

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What do subordinating conjunctions indicate in a sentence?

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They indicate a relationship between the dependent clause and the independent clause.