Conjunctions

Front

What is a conjunction?

Back

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

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

Give an example of a coordinating conjunction.

Back

Examples of coordinating conjunctions include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

What is a dependent clause?

Back

A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What is an independent clause?

Back

An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a complete sentence.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

TRUE or FALSE: A dependent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence.

Back

FALSE

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What does the conjunction 'or' indicate in a sentence?

Back

The conjunction 'or' indicates a choice between two or more options.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

Which of the following is NOT a conjunction: 'and', 'but', 'or', 'an'?

Back

'an' is NOT a conjunction.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

What is a subordinating conjunction?

Back

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

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

Give an example of a subordinating conjunction.

Back

Examples of subordinating conjunctions include 'because', 'although', and 'before'.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

What do conjunctions connect in a sentence?

Back

Conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E