Coordinating and Subordinating Conjunctions

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, showing a relationship between them. Examples include 'because', 'although', 'if', 'when', and 'since'.

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What does the acronym FANBOYS stand for?

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

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What type of conjunction is 'YET'?

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Coordinating conjunction.

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What type of conjunction is 'BECAUSE'?

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Subordinating conjunction.

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What do subordinating conjunctions connect?

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Dependent and independent clauses.

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Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction: if, in order, for, though?

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For.

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What type of conjunction is 'FOR'?

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Coordinating conjunction.

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Give an example of a sentence using a coordinating conjunction.

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I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.

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Give an example of a sentence using a subordinating conjunction.

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Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.