Grammar: Types of Conjunctions

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a part of speech that connects words and phrases.

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What do subordinating conjunctions join?

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Subordinating conjunctions join dependent and independent clauses.

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What is an example of a conjunction?

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Examples of conjunctions include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'because', and 'after'.

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What type of conjunction is 'after'?

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'After' is a subordinating conjunction.

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What type of conjunction is 'but'?

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'But' is a coordinating conjunction.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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

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List the coordinating conjunctions.

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The coordinating conjunctions are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).

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What is a correlative conjunction?

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Correlative conjunctions are pairs of conjunctions that work together, such as 'either...or', 'neither...nor', and 'not only...but also'.

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What is the function of a conjunction?

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The function of a conjunction is to connect words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.

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What is an example of a subordinating conjunction?

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Examples of subordinating conjunctions include 'although', 'because', 'since', and 'while'.