Grammar: Types of Conjunctions

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What does FANBOYS stand for?

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For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So

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What do Subordinating Conjunctions join?

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Dependent and independent clauses

Front

Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: Mr. Smith wants us to bring our books every day because we use them all of the time.

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because

Front

What type of conjunction is 'both' and 'and' in the sentence: I will both read the book and watch the movie?

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Correlative

Front

What are the 3 types of conjunctions?

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Coordinating, Correlative, Subordinating

Front

Give an example of a Coordinating Conjunction.

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and, but, or

Front

What is a Correlative Conjunction?

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A pair of conjunctions that work together, like 'either...or' and 'neither...nor'.

Front

What is the function of Subordinating Conjunctions?

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They connect a dependent clause to an independent clause.

Front

Provide an example of a Subordinating Conjunction.

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because, although, since

Front

What is the difference between Coordinating and Subordinating Conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions connect equal parts, while subordinating conjunctions connect a dependent clause to an independent clause.