Coordinating and Subordinating Conjunctions

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal in structure. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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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. Examples include 'because', 'although', and 'before'.

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What type of conjunction is 'AND'?

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Coordinating conjunction.

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What type of conjunction is 'BEFORE'?

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Subordinating conjunction.

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What type of conjunction is 'BUT'?

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Coordinating conjunction.

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Fill in the blank: Julie took an umbrella to school __________ it looked like it might rain.

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because

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Fill in the blank: I wanted to go for a walk, __________ it started to rain.

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but

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Fill in the blank: You can have ice cream __________ you finish your dinner.

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after

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What is the function of a coordinating conjunction in a sentence?

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To connect words, phrases, or clauses that are of equal importance.

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What is the function of a subordinating conjunction in a sentence?

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To connect a dependent clause to an independent clause, indicating a relationship between them.