Week 16 - Parts of Speech

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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 three main types of conjunctions?

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The three 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', and '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', and 'while'.

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What is a correlative conjunction?

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Correlative conjunctions are pairs of conjunctions that work together to connect equal elements in a sentence. Examples include 'both...and', 'either...or', and 'neither...nor'.

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Give an example of a sentence using a coordinating conjunction.

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"I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain."

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Give an example of a sentence using a subordinating conjunction.

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"Although it was raining, we decided to go for a hike."

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Give an example of a sentence using a correlative conjunction.

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"Both the cat and the dog are sleeping on the couch."

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What is the function of a conjunction in a sentence?

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The function of a conjunction is to link words, phrases, or clauses to create more complex and meaningful sentences.

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Identify the conjunction in the sentence: 'She likes apples and oranges.'

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The conjunction is 'and'.