Coordinating and Subordinating 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 coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, or independent clauses that are similar or equal. Examples include: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).

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What are subordinating conjunctions?

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Subordinating conjunctions connect an independent clause with a dependent clause. Examples include: although, because, since, unless, while.

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

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The subordinating conjunction is 'Although'.

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Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction? (Options: and, because, although)

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The coordinating conjunction is 'and'.

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Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction? (Options: but, or, if)

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The subordinating conjunction is 'if'.

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What is the function of a coordinating conjunction?

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The function of a coordinating conjunction is to join two or more elements of equal importance.

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What is the function of a subordinating conjunction?

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The function of a subordinating conjunction is to join a dependent clause to an independent clause.

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Identify the conjunction and its type in the sentence: 'When the sun sets, the sky turns orange.'

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The conjunction is 'When'; it is a subordinating conjunction.