Combining Sentences Flashcard

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, indicating a relationship between the two. Examples include 'because', 'although', and 'since'.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or independent clauses of equal importance. The most common coordinating conjunctions are 'for', 'and', 'nor', 'but', 'or', 'yet', and 'so' (FANBOYS).

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Combine the following sentences using a subordinating conjunction: 'She studied hard. She passed the exam.'

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She passed the exam because she studied hard.

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Combine the following sentences using a coordinating conjunction: 'He wanted to buy a car. He didn't have enough money.'

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He wanted to buy a car, but he didn't have enough money.

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Combine the following sentences using a coordinating conjunction: 'I wanted to go for a walk. It started raining.'

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I wanted to go for a walk, but it started raining.

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Combine the following sentences using a coordinating conjunction: 'The team played well. They lost the match.'

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The team played well, but they lost the match.

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Combine the following sentences using a subordinating conjunction: 'The weather was cold. We wore our jackets.'

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We wore our jackets because the weather was cold.

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What is the purpose of combining sentences?

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Combining sentences helps to create more complex and varied sentence structures, improving the flow and clarity of writing.

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Give an example of a sentence using a subordinating conjunction.

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Although it was raining, we decided to go for a hike.

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Give an example of a sentence using a coordinating conjunction.

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I wanted to go to the party, but I had too much homework.