Conjunctions

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.

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Give an example of a conjunction.

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Examples of conjunctions include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'so', and 'because'.

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What does the conjunction 'but' indicate in a sentence?

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

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What does the conjunction 'and' do in a sentence?

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The conjunction 'and' adds one idea to another.

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What does the conjunction 'or' suggest in a sentence?

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The conjunction 'or' presents an alternative or choice between two ideas.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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TRUE or FALSE: A conjunction can connect two independent clauses.

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TRUE.

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Fill in the blank: I want to play outside, _____ it is raining.

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but

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Fill in the blank: You can have ice cream _____ cake for dessert.

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or

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What is the purpose of using conjunctions in sentences?

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Conjunctions are used to create complex sentences and show relationships between ideas.