Conjunctions 3

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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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What are coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect two independent clauses. The most common ones are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).

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What is the purpose of a comma before a coordinating conjunction?

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A comma is used before a coordinating conjunction to separate two independent clauses in a compound sentence.

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Which conjunction is used to show contrast?

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

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What happens to the period of the first sentence when joining two simple sentences?

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The period becomes a comma when joining two simple sentences with a conjunction.

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What is an example of a compound sentence?

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An example of a compound sentence is: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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Which of the following is NOT a coordinating conjunction?

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'Whether' is NOT a coordinating conjunction.

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How do you punctuate a sentence with a coordinating conjunction?

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You place a comma before the coordinating conjunction if it connects two independent clauses.

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What is the function of the conjunction 'and'?

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The conjunction 'and' is used to add one idea to another.

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What is the function of the conjunction 'or'?

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The conjunction 'or' is used to present an alternative or choice.