Subordinating and Coordinating Conjunctions

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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 coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or independent clauses of equal importance. Examples include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.

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What are subordinating conjunctions?

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Subordinating conjunctions are words that connect an independent clause with a dependent clause. Examples include 'although', 'because', 'unless', 'when', and 'after'.

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What is the purpose of a subordinating conjunction?

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The purpose of a subordinating conjunction is to introduce a dependent clause and show the relationship between the dependent clause and the independent clause.

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Identify a subordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'I will go to the park if it stops raining.'

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The subordinating conjunction is 'if'.

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Fill in the blank with a coordinating conjunction: 'I wanted to go for a walk, ______ it started to rain.'

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The correct coordinating conjunction is 'but'.

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What is the rule for using a comma with subordinating conjunctions?

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When a subordinating conjunction starts a sentence, a comma is used before the independent clause.

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Identify the coordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'She likes apples and oranges.'

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The coordinating conjunction is 'and'.

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Complete the sentence with a subordinating conjunction: '_________ I finish my homework, I can play outside.'

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The correct subordinating conjunction is 'After'.

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What is the difference between coordinating and subordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions connect equal parts of a sentence, while subordinating conjunctions connect a dependent clause to an independent clause.