Subordinating & Coordinating conjunctions

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, showing a relationship between them.

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Give an example of a subordinating conjunction.

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Examples include: because, although, since, if, before, unless.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or independent clauses that are similar or equal in structure.

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List the coordinating conjunctions.

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The coordinating conjunctions are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).

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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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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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What is the function of a subordinating conjunction in a sentence?

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It introduces a dependent clause and indicates the relationship between the dependent clause and the independent clause.

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What is the function of a coordinating conjunction in a sentence?

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It connects words, phrases, or independent clauses of equal importance.

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Create a sentence using a subordinating conjunction.

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Example: 'Although it was cold, we went outside to play.'

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Create a sentence using a coordinating conjunction.

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