Grammar: Conjunctions, Prepositions, & Interjections

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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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What is a preposition?

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A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence.

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What is an interjection?

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An interjection is a word or phrase that expresses strong emotion or surprise.

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What does the acronym FANBOYS stand for?

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FANBOYS stands for For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So, which are coordinating conjunctions.

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Give an example of a coordinating conjunction.

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An example of a coordinating conjunction is 'but'.

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What are correlative conjunctions?

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Correlative conjunctions are pairs of conjunctions that work together to connect equal elements in a sentence, such as 'both...and'.

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Provide an example of a correlative conjunction.

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An example of a correlative conjunction is 'either...or'.

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What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?

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The function of a preposition is to link nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other words in a sentence, indicating relationships such as direction, place, or time.

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Identify the interjection in the sentence: 'Wow! That was amazing.'

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The interjection is 'Wow'.