Flashcard: Conjunctions

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What is a conjunction?

Back

A conjunction is a part of speech that connects words, phrases, or clauses.

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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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but

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What is the function of a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses that are similar or equal.

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Complete the sentence with a coordinating conjunction: 'She likes to read, _____ she doesn't have much time.'

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but

Front

What are the four main coordinating conjunctions?

Back

for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).

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

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Although it was raining.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence.

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Complete the sentence with a conjunction: 'He studied hard, _____ he passed the exam.'

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so

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What is the difference between a coordinating conjunction and a subordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects equal parts, while a subordinating conjunction connects a dependent clause to an independent clause.

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Identify the conjunction in this sentence: 'I will go to the party if I finish my homework.'

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if