Cool Cat Conjunction Fun

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.

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What are coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect two equal parts of a sentence, such as 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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What are correlative conjunctions?

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Correlative conjunctions are pairs of conjunctions that work together, such as 'either/or', 'neither/nor', and 'both/and'.

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What is an example of a coordinating conjunction?

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An example of a coordinating conjunction is 'and', as in 'I like apples and oranges'.

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What is an example of a correlative conjunction?

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An example of a correlative conjunction is 'either/or', as in 'You can either have cake or ice cream'.

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What type of sentence do coordinating conjunctions create?

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Coordinating conjunctions create a compound sentence.

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What is the function of the conjunction 'for'?

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The conjunction 'for' is used to explain reasons, as in 'I studied hard, for I wanted to pass the test'.

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What verb form do you use with 'both/and'?

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You use the plural form of the verb with 'both/and', as in 'Both the cat and the dog make noise'.

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What word is paired with 'neither' in correlative conjunctions?

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The word paired with 'neither' is 'nor', as in 'Neither the cat nor the dog is outside'.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.