Conjunctions, Prepositions, & Interjections

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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What is a preposition?

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A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence. Examples include 'in', 'on', 'at', and 'toward'.

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What is an interjection?

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An interjection is a word or phrase that expresses strong emotion or surprise. Examples include 'Wow!', 'Oh!', and 'Yay!'.

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Give an example of a correlative conjunction.

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Examples of correlative conjunctions include 'either...or', 'neither...nor', and 'both...and'.

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Identify the conjunction in this sentence: 'I want to play, but it is raining.'

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The conjunction is 'but'.

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Identify the preposition in this sentence: 'The cat is under the table.'

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The preposition is 'under'.

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Identify the interjection in this sentence: 'Hooray! We won the game!'

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The interjection is 'Hooray!'.

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What is the function of a conjunction in a sentence?

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The function of a conjunction is to connect words, phrases, or clauses to create complex sentences.

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What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?

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The function of a preposition is to show the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in the sentence.

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What is the function of an interjection in a sentence?

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The function of an interjection is to express emotion or a sudden feeling.