Conjunctions

What is a coordinating conjunction?

• A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance.

• A coordinating conjunction is a type of adverb used to modify verbs.

• A coordinating conjunction is a word that emphasizes the importance of a sentence.

• A coordinating conjunction is a punctuation mark used to separate independent clauses.

Give an example of a subordinating conjunction.

• because

• although

• therefore

• nevertheless

What are correlative conjunctions?

• Conjunctions that emphasize the same idea

• Pairs of conjunctions that work together to coordinate two items or ideas.

• Conjunctions that contradict each other

• Conjunctions that separate items

Can you provide an example of a correlative conjunction?

• not only...but also

• both...and

• either...or

• neither...nor

Explain the role of coordinating conjunctions in a sentence.

• Coordinating conjunctions play a crucial role in joining independent clauses, connecting items in a list, and combining sentences to create compound sentences.

• Coordinating conjunctions are unnecessary in writing

• Coordinating conjunctions are used to separate dependent clauses

• Coordinating conjunctions are only used in complex sentences

How do subordinating conjunctions connect independent and dependent clauses?

• Subordinating conjunctions introduce the independent clause

• Subordinating conjunctions separate independent and dependent clauses

• Subordinating conjunctions connect independent and dependent clauses by introducing the dependent clause and showing the relationship between the two clauses.

• Subordinating conjunctions connect independent clauses only

Identify the correlative conjunction in the sentence: 'Either you study hard, or you will fail.'

• Both...and

• Either...or

• Neither...nor

• Not only...but also

What is the function of the conjunction 'and' in the sentence: 'Brian the sorcerer waved his wand and cast a spell'?

• Introduce a question

• Connect two actions

• Indicate a cause and effect relationship

• Separate two subjects

In the sentence 'Although it was raining, Brian the sorcerer went out to explore', what type of conjunction is 'Although'?

• Subordinating conjunction

• Coordinating conjunction

• Adverbial conjunction

• Correlative conjunction

Create a sentence using a coordinating conjunction to join two independent clauses.

• I went to the store, so I bought some groceries.

• I went to the store, but I bought some groceries.

• I went to the store, because I bought some groceries.

• I went to the store, and I bought some groceries.