Conjunctions 4

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses, sentences, or words in the same clause.

Front

What are the two main types of conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions and subordinating conjunctions.

Front

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 is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction connects an independent clause with a dependent clause.

Front

Provide an example of a subordinating conjunction.

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Examples include 'because', 'although', 'since', 'unless', and 'while'.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and depends on an independent clause.

Front

What does it mean for a conjunction to join subjects?

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It means that the conjunction connects two or more subjects in a sentence.

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Can a dependent clause stand alone as a simple sentence?

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No, a dependent clause cannot stand alone.

Front

What constitutes a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence must have a subject, a verb, and express a complete thought.