Subordinating and Coordinating Conjunctions Flashcard

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What is the purpose of subordinating conjunctions in a sentence?

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Subordinating conjunctions connect an independent clause with a dependent clause, indicating a relationship between the two.

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List five examples of subordinating conjunctions.

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after, although, because, if, when.

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What acronym helps remember subordinating conjunctions?

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SWAABBI (Since, When, Although, After, Because, Before, If).

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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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List the coordinating conjunctions in English.

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for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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Provide an example of a compound sentence.

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Everybody was busy, so I went to the store alone.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains one independent clause and no dependent clauses.

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Identify the conjunction in the sentence: 'Cora might go to the library, but she might stay home.'

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The conjunction is 'but'.

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What is the difference between a subordinating conjunction and a coordinating conjunction?

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Subordinating conjunctions connect dependent clauses to independent clauses, while coordinating conjunctions connect equal grammatical elements.