Subordinating & Coordinating conjunctions

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What is a conjunction?

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

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What are subordinating conjunctions?

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Subordinating conjunctions are words that connect a dependent clause to an independent clause, showing a relationship between them.

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List some examples of subordinating conjunctions.

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Examples include: although, because, since, unless, when, while.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or independent clauses that are similar or equal.

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List some examples of coordinating conjunctions.

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Examples include: and, but, or, nor, for, so, yet.

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What is the function of the subordinating conjunction 'because'?

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'Because' introduces a reason or cause for something.

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What is the function of the subordinating conjunction 'unless'?

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'Unless' introduces a condition that must be met for something to happen.

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'I will go to the park if it stops raining.'

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The subordinating conjunction is 'if'.

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Identify the coordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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The coordinating conjunction is 'but'.

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What is the difference between subordinating and coordinating conjunctions?

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Subordinating conjunctions connect dependent clauses to independent clauses, while coordinating conjunctions connect similar elements or independent clauses.