Coordinating and Subordinating Conjunctions

Coordinating and Subordinating Conjunctions

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English

6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a coordinating conjunction?

Back

A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses that are similar or equal in structure. Examples include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a subordinating conjunction?

Back

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

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does FANBOYS stand for?

Back

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

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the independent clause in the sentence: 'Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.'

Back

The independent clause is 'we decided to go for a walk.'

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the function of a conjunction in a sentence?

Back

A conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses, helping to create complex and compound sentences.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

True or False: Coordinating conjunctions can only connect two independent clauses.

Back

False. Coordinating conjunctions can connect words, phrases, or independent clauses.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the 'A' in FANBOYS represent?

Back

The 'A' in FANBOYS stands for 'And'.

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