Conjunctions Flashcard

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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.

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Give an example of a coordinating conjunction.

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Examples include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.

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What does the conjunction 'and' indicate?

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The conjunction 'and' indicates addition or a connection between two ideas.

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What does the conjunction 'but' indicate?

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The conjunction 'but' indicates a contrast between two ideas.

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What does the conjunction 'or' indicate?

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The conjunction 'or' indicates a choice between two or more options.

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What does the conjunction 'so' indicate?

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The conjunction 'so' indicates a result or consequence.

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What does the conjunction 'yet' indicate?

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The conjunction 'yet' indicates a contrast, similar to 'but', often implying an unexpected outcome.

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Fill in the blank: I wanted to go for a walk, ______ it was raining.

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but

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Fill in the blank: You can have ice cream, ______ you can have cake.

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or

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Fill in the blank: She was tired, ______ she went to bed early.

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so