Conjunction

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.

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Give an example of a conjunction.

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Examples of conjunctions include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'so', and 'because'.

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What does the conjunction 'but' indicate in a sentence?

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The conjunction 'but' indicates a contrast or exception.

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What does the conjunction 'and' indicate in a sentence?

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The conjunction 'and' indicates addition or a continuation of thought.

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What does the conjunction 'so' indicate in a sentence?

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The conjunction 'so' indicates a result or consequence.

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What does the conjunction 'because' indicate in a sentence?

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The conjunction 'because' indicates a reason or explanation.

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How do you use 'but' in a sentence?

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You use 'but' to connect two contrasting ideas, e.g., 'I wanted to go, but I was too tired.'

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How do you use 'so' in a sentence?

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You use 'so' to show a result, e.g., 'It was raining, so we stayed inside.'

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How do you use 'because' in a sentence?

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You use 'because' to explain why something happened, e.g., 'I was late because I missed the bus.'

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What is the difference between 'and' and 'but'?

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'And' adds information, while 'but' shows a contrast.