Grammar: Conjunctions, Prepositions, & Interjections

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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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What are the three types of conjunctions?

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1. Coordinating Conjunctions 2. Subordinating Conjunctions 3. Correlative Conjunctions

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What does the acronym FANBOYS stand for?

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FANBOYS stands for For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So, which are coordinating conjunctions.

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What is a preposition?

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A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence.

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Give an example of a preposition in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'The cat is under the table,' 'under' is the preposition.

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What is an interjection?

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An interjection is a word that expresses strong emotion or surprise and is often followed by an exclamation mark.

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How is a mild interjection punctuated?

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A mild interjection is punctuated with a comma.

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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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Identify the part of speech: 'across' in 'My dentist’s office is located across town.'

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'Across' is a preposition.

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Identify the part of speech: 'in' in 'Maria plants flowers in her garden every May.'

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'In' is a preposition.