Preposition, Conjunction, Interjection

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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', 'beside', and 'behind'.

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Give an example of a preposition in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'The cat is under the table', 'under' is the preposition.

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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', 'or', and 'so'.

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Identify the coordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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The coordinating conjunction is 'but'.

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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 no!', and 'Yikes!'.

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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 purpose of a preposition in a sentence?

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The purpose of a preposition is to link nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other words in a sentence, indicating relationships such as direction, place, or time.

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction connects a dependent clause to an independent clause. Examples include 'because', 'although', and 'since'.

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'Although it was raining, we went for a picnic.'

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The subordinating conjunction is 'Although'.

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What is the difference between a coordinating conjunction and a subordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words or groups of words that are equal (e.g., 'and', 'but'), while a subordinating conjunction connects a dependent clause to an independent clause (e.g., 'because', 'although').