Prepositions, Conjunctions, & Interjections

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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. Examples include 'in', 'on', 'at', 'between', and 'under'.

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition followed by a noun or pronoun, which is called the object of the preposition. Example: 'on the table'.

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Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'The cat is under the bed.'

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The prepositional phrase is 'under the bed'.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses. Examples include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'so', and 'for'.

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

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Identify the coordinating conjunction in the 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 a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction connects an independent clause with a dependent clause. Examples include 'because', 'although', 'if', and 'unless'.

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Fill in the blank with a subordinating conjunction: 'You can't go to the party ____ you clean your room.'

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The correct answer is 'unless'.

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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. Examples include 'Wow!', 'Oh no!', and 'Hooray!'.

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

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The interjection is 'Wow!'.