Sentence Structure

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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 'however', 'therefore', and 'moreover'.

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Which of the following is NOT a conjunctive adverb?

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Because.

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What are coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal, such as 'for', 'and', 'nor', 'but', 'or', 'yet', and 'so'.

Front

List the coordinating conjunctions.

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for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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Provide an example of a compound sentence.

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Coach Newton has asthma, and he runs marathons.

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What is the function of a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, indicating a relationship between the two.

Front

List some subordinating conjunctions.

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After, because, how, if, whether, once, and even though.

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What does it mean for conjunctive adverbs to 'float'?

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Conjunctive adverbs can appear at the beginning, middle, or end of a sentence.

Front

Give an example of a conjunctive adverb in a sentence.

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I wanted to go for a walk; however, it started to rain.