Grammar: Conjunctions, Prepositions, & Interjections

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences or coordinates words in the same clause. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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What is a preposition?

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A preposition is a word that shows the relationship of a noun or pronoun to another word. Examples include 'in', 'on', 'at', 'between', and 'under'.

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What is an interjection?

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An interjection is a word or phrase that expresses strong emotion or surprise. Examples include 'Wow!', 'Oh no!', and 'Yikes!'.

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What is an adverb?

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An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. It often answers questions like how, when, where, and to what extent.

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What is a pronoun?

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A pronoun is a word that replaces a noun in a sentence to avoid repetition. Examples include 'he', 'she', 'it', 'they', and 'this'.

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Identify the conjunction in the sentence: 'I want to go to the park, but it is raining.'

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The conjunction is 'but'.

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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'The cat is under the table.'

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The preposition is 'under'.

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Identify the interjection in the sentence: 'Hooray! We won the game!'

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The interjection is 'Hooray!'.

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What is the function of adjectives in a sentence?

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Adjectives describe or modify nouns, providing more information about them. For example, in 'the red car', 'red' is the adjective.

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What is the function of conjunctions in a sentence?

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Conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses, helping to create complex sentences. For example, 'I like apples and oranges'.