Conjunctions

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What are coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions are words that join equals; they coordinate or join two words or groups of words of similar importance.

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Give an example of a correlative conjunction.

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An example of a correlative conjunction is: 'Either you go, or I will.'

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that joins two words or two groups of words together.

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What are subordinating conjunctions?

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Subordinating conjunctions join unequals; they join something of lesser importance or something of greater importance.

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Give an example of a coordinating conjunction.

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An example of a coordinating conjunction is: 'Mrs. Nelson eats apples and carrots every day.'

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What is the function of conjunctions in a sentence?

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

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List three types of conjunctions.

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1. Coordinating conjunctions 2. Subordinating conjunctions 3. Correlative conjunctions

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What is the difference between coordinating and subordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions join equals, while subordinating conjunctions join unequals.

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Provide an example of a subordinating conjunction.

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An example of a subordinating conjunction is: 'because'.

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What are correlative conjunctions?

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Correlative conjunctions are pairs of conjunctions that work together to join equal elements in a sentence.