Subordinating & Coordinating conjunctions

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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 two main types of conjunctions?

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The two main types of conjunctions are coordinating conjunctions and subordinating 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 in structure. Examples include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction connects an independent clause with a dependent clause, showing a relationship between them. Examples include 'because', 'although', 'if', 'when', and 'since'.

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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: 'I will go to the park if it stops raining.'

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The subordinating conjunction is 'if'.

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What is the function of the word 'and' in a sentence?

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The word 'and' is a coordinating conjunction that connects similar ideas or items.

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What is the function of the word 'because' in a sentence?

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The word 'because' is a subordinating conjunction that introduces a reason or cause.

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Provide 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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Provide an example of a sentence using a coordinating conjunction.

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'I wanted pizza, and my brother wanted pasta.'