Conjunctions!

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What is a conjunction?

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A word that connects words, phrases, or clauses.

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What are the three types of conjunctions?

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Coordinating, subordinating, and correlative conjunctions.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A conjunction that joins together two words or elements of equal importance, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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Give an example of a coordinating conjunction in a sentence.

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I want to play soccer, but it is raining.

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A conjunction that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, such as 'because', 'although', or 'if'.

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Give an example of a subordinating conjunction in a sentence.

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I will go to the park if it stops raining.

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What is a correlative conjunction?

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A pair of conjunctions that work together to connect equal elements, such as 'both...and', 'either...or', or 'neither...nor'.

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Give an example of a correlative conjunction in a sentence.

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Both the cat and the dog are playing outside.

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What is a conjunctive adverb?

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A word that connects two independent clauses and shows the relationship between them, such as 'however', 'therefore', or 'meanwhile'.

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Give an example of a conjunctive adverb in a sentence.

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I wanted to go for a walk; however, it started to rain.