Conjunctions

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses, sentences, or words in the same clause.

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What are the three main types of conjunctions?

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The three main types of conjunctions are coordinating conjunctions, subordinating conjunctions, and correlative conjunctions.

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Give an example of a coordinating conjunction.

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An example of a coordinating conjunction is 'and'.

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What is the function of coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, or independent clauses that are similar or equal in structure.

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List the coordinating conjunctions in English.

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The coordinating conjunctions in English are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects an independent clause with a dependent clause.

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Provide an example of a subordinating conjunction.

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An example of a subordinating conjunction is 'because'.

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What is the role of correlative conjunctions?

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Correlative conjunctions work in pairs to connect equal elements in a sentence.

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Give an example of correlative conjunctions.

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An example of correlative conjunctions is 'either...or'.

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What is the difference between coordinating and subordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions connect equal parts of a sentence, while subordinating conjunctions connect a dependent clause to an independent clause.