Conjunctions

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What is a conjunction?

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

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What are the three main types of conjunctions?

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1. Coordinating Conjunctions (e.g., and, but, or) 2. Subordinating Conjunctions (e.g., because, although) 3. Correlative Conjunctions (e.g., either...or, neither...nor)

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What is the function of the conjunction 'and'?

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The conjunction 'and' is used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or related.

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What is the function of the conjunction 'but'?

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The conjunction 'but' is used to connect contrasting ideas or statements.

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What is the function of the conjunction 'or'?

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The conjunction 'or' is used to present alternatives or choices.

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What does 'neither...nor' mean?

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'Neither...nor' is a correlative conjunction used to indicate that two things are not true or do not happen.

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What does 'either...or' mean?

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'Either...or' is a correlative conjunction used to present two options or choices.

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Complete the sentence: 'I like apples, ___ I don't like oranges.'

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but

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Complete the sentence: 'You can have tea, ___ you can have coffee.'

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or

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Complete the sentence: 'She is not only smart, ___ also hardworking.'

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but