Conjunctions Review

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What is a clause?

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A clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a predicate.

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What is the function of the conjunction 'or'?

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The conjunction 'or' is used to present an alternative or choice between options.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a complete sentence because it expresses a complete thought.

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What is a phrase?

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A phrase is a group of words that does not contain a subject and a predicate, and therefore cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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Identify the dependent clause in the sentence: 'I will go to the park if it stops raining.'

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The dependent clause is 'if it stops raining.' It cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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What is the role of conjunctions in a sentence?

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Conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses to create complex sentences.

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Give an example of a coordinating conjunction.

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An example of a coordinating conjunction is 'and,' which connects similar ideas.

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, such as 'because,' 'although,' or 'when.'

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What is the difference between a phrase and a clause?

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A phrase does not have both a subject and a predicate, while a clause does.

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Provide an example of a sentence with a dependent clause.

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Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.' The dependent clause is 'Although it was raining.'