Conjunctions

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What is a conjunction?

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

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What are the three types of conjunctions?

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1. Coordinating conjunctions (e.g., and, but, or) 2. Subordinating conjunctions (e.g., because, although) 3. Correlative conjunctions (e.g., either...or, neither...nor)

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses that are similar or equal in structure.

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Give an example of a coordinating conjunction in a sentence.

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

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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

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Give an example of a subordinating conjunction in a sentence.

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Although it was raining, we decided to go for a hike.

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What is a correlative conjunction?

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Correlative conjunctions are pairs of conjunctions that work together to connect equal elements in a sentence.

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Give an example of correlative conjunctions in a sentence.

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Either you can have ice cream, or you can have cake.

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What is the function of the conjunction 'and'?

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The conjunction 'and' is used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or related.

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What is the function of the conjunction 'but'?

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The conjunction 'but' is used to show contrast between two ideas or statements.