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 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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Identify the conjunction in this sentence: 'I like apples and oranges.'

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The conjunction is 'and'.

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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.

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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 is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction connects a dependent clause to an independent clause.

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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The subordinating conjunction is 'Although'.

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What is the difference between coordinating and subordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions connect equal parts of a sentence, while subordinating conjunctions connect a dependent clause to an independent clause.

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List three examples of subordinating conjunctions.

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Examples include 'because', 'since', and 'unless'.

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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' and 'neither...nor'.

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