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', 'over', and 'under'.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses, sentences, or words. Examples include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.

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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!', 'ouch!', 'hey!', and 'oh no!'.

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What are coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or independent clauses of equal importance. The acronym FANBOYS (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) helps remember them.

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition and its object, which can be a noun or pronoun, along with any modifiers. Example: 'under the table'.

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How do you punctuate a conjunctive adverb?

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A conjunctive adverb is punctuated with a semicolon before it and a comma after it when connecting two independent clauses. Example: 'I wanted to go; however, it was raining.'

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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 of time, place, direction, etc.

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

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A coordinating conjunction connects equal parts of a sentence, while a subordinating conjunction introduces a dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went outside.' (subordinating conjunction: although).

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What is an example of a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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What is the role of interjections in writing?

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Interjections add emotion or emphasis to a sentence and can stand alone or be integrated into a sentence. They often convey feelings like surprise, excitement, or frustration.