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What is a conjunction?

Back

A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

Name a common conjunction.

Back

Examples of common conjunctions include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

What do conjunctions do?

Back

Conjunctions connect words and phrases.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

Identify the conjunction in this sentence: 'I want to play, but I have homework.'

Back

The conjunction is 'but'.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

What is a subordinating conjunction?

Back

A subordinating conjunction connects a dependent clause to an independent clause.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

Give an example of a subordinating conjunction.

Back

Examples include 'because', 'although', and 'before'.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

What is a dependent clause?

Back

A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

TRUE or FALSE: A dependent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence.

Back

FALSE.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

Choose the correct conjunction: 'I like apples _____ I don't like bananas.'

Back

The correct conjunction is 'but'.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

What is the purpose of coordinating conjunctions?

Back

Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, or independent clauses of equal importance.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E