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 two main types of conjunctions?

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The two main types of conjunctions are coordinating conjunctions and subordinating 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 similar or equal. Examples include 'and', 'but', and '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. Examples include 'although', 'because', and 'since'.

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What is a conjunctive adverb?

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A conjunctive adverb is a word that connects two independent clauses and shows the relationship between them. Examples include 'however', 'therefore', and 'meanwhile'.

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How do you use a conjunctive adverb in a sentence?

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A conjunctive adverb is usually preceded by a semicolon and followed by a comma when connecting two independent clauses.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains only one independent clause and no dependent clauses.

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What are correlative conjunctions?

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