Conjunctive Adverbs and Coordination Conjunctions

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What is a conjunctive adverb?

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A conjunctive adverb is a word that connects two independent clauses and shows the relationship between them, such as contrast, cause, or effect. Examples include 'however', 'therefore', and 'meanwhile'.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'however' as a conjunctive adverb.

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We wanted to go to the beach; however, it started to rain and we stayed at home.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'but' as a coordinating conjunction.

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Jackson wanted to eat another piece of cake, but he was on a diet.

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What is the function of 'for' in a sentence?

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'For' is used as a coordinating conjunction to indicate reason or cause. Example: Thomas will be late to work, for he has a dental appointment.

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How does 'therefore' function in a sentence?

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'Therefore' is a conjunctive adverb that indicates a conclusion or result. Example: He had seen the 2+2 question on a quiz last week; therefore, he knew that the answer was 4.

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What is the purpose of 'or' in a sentence?

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'Or' is a coordinating conjunction used to present alternatives or choices. Example: Would you rather have cheese or bologna on your sandwich?

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List the seven coordinating conjunctions.

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The seven coordinating conjunctions are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

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What is the difference between a conjunctive adverb and a coordinating conjunction?

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A conjunctive adverb connects independent clauses and shows relationships like contrast or cause, while a coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'yet' as a coordinating conjunction.

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She was tired, yet she decided to go for a run.