Understanding Conjunctions in Sentences

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences or coordinates words in the same clause.

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What are the two main types of conjunctions?

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The two main types of conjunctions are coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS) and subordinating conjunctions (SWABIs).

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What does FANBOYS stand for?

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FANBOYS stands for For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

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What does SWABI stand for?

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SWABI stands for Since, When, Although, Because, If.

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What is a conjunctive adverb?

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A conjunctive adverb is a word that connects two independent clauses and shows the relationship between them, often requiring a semicolon before it.

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What punctuation is used when a THAMO is in the middle of a sentence?

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A semicolon is used before the THAMO and a comma is used after it.

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What punctuation is used when a THAMO starts a sentence?

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A comma is used after the THAMO.

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Which conjunctions do not require a comma when connecting two independent clauses?

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FANBOYS conjunctions do not require a comma if they connect two independent clauses and the second clause is not independent.

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What punctuation is used when a SWABI starts a sentence?

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A comma is used after the dependent clause.

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Provide an example of a sentence using a FANBOYS conjunction without a comma.

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She likes to read and write.