Subordinating & Coordinating conjunctions

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two equal parts of a sentence, such as two independent clauses. Examples include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.

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List the coordinating conjunctions.

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The coordinating conjunctions are: and, but, or, nor, for, so, yet.

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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, indicating a relationship between the two. Examples include 'because', 'although', 'since', 'unless', and 'before'.

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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.

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What is the function of the coordinating conjunction 'and'?

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The coordinating conjunction 'and' is used to add one idea to another, showing that both ideas are equally important.

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What is the function of the coordinating conjunction 'but'?

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The coordinating conjunction 'but' is used to show contrast between two ideas.

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What is the function of the subordinating conjunction 'before'?

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The subordinating conjunction 'before' indicates that one action happens prior to another action.

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'I will eat dinner after I finish my homework.'

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The subordinating conjunction is 'after'.

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

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The coordinating conjunction is 'and'.