Grammar: Conjunctions, Prepositions, & Interjections

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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 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.

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What is an interjection?

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An interjection is a word that expresses strong emotion or surprise and can stand alone.

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Give an example of a coordinating conjunction.

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An example of a coordinating conjunction is 'and'.

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What are correlative conjunctions?

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Correlative conjunctions are pairs of conjunctions that work together, such as 'both...and' or 'either...or'.

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Identify a subordinating conjunction in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'I will go if it stops raining,' 'if' is the subordinating conjunction.

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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 connect words, phrases, or clauses to create complex sentences.

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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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CCSS.L.1.1G

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Provide an example of an interjection in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'Wow! That was amazing!', 'Wow' is the interjection.

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