Conjunctions

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses, sentences, or words in the same clause.

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What are the three types of conjunctions?

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The three types of conjunctions are coordinating conjunctions, subordinating conjunctions, and correlative 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 of equal importance. Examples include 'and', 'but', 'or'.

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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

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What is a correlative conjunction?

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Correlative conjunctions are pairs of conjunctions that work together to connect equal elements. Examples include 'either...or', 'neither...nor', 'both...and'.

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What does FANBOYS stand for?

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FANBOYS is an acronym for the coordinating conjunctions: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

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Give an example of a sentence using a coordinating conjunction.

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I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'Although it was raining, we went for a hike.'

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Although is the subordinating conjunction.

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What is the function of a subordinating conjunction?

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

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Provide an example of a correlative conjunction in a sentence.

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Neither the rain nor the snow stopped us from going outside.