Coordinating & Subordinating Conjunctions Flashcard

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction connects a dependent clause to an independent clause. Examples include 'because', 'although', and 'whenever'.

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Give an example of a coordinating conjunction in a sentence.

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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 subordinating conjunction in a sentence.

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Whenever I finish my homework, I can play outside.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains one independent clause and no dependent clauses. Example: 'The cat sleeps.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction. Example: 'I wanted pizza, and my brother wanted pasta.'

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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Identify a coordinating conjunction: 'and', 'because', 'although'.

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'and' is a coordinating conjunction.

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Identify a subordinating conjunction: 'but', 'so', 'whenever'.

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'whenever' is a subordinating conjunction.

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What is the purpose of conjunctions in a sentence?

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