Comma Unit - Phase 2

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What is a preposition?

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A preposition is a part of speech that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence. Examples include 'in', 'on', 'at', 'during', and 'with'.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a part of speech that connects words, phrases, or clauses. The FANBOYS (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) are common coordinating conjunctions.

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What is an adverb?

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An adverb is a part of speech that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. It often answers questions like how, when, where, and to what extent.

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What do adverbs typically end with?

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Adverbs often end with the suffix 'ly', such as in 'quickly', 'happily', and 'sadly'.

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What is the function of the word 'during'?

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The word 'during' is a preposition that indicates a period of time in which something happens.

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What is the function of the word 'of'?

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The word 'of' is a preposition that indicates a relationship between a part and a whole, or between two nouns.

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What is the function of the word 'with'?

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The word 'with' is a preposition that indicates association or accompaniment.

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What are the FANBOYS?

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FANBOYS is an acronym for the seven coordinating conjunctions: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

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How do you identify a preposition in a sentence?

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A preposition usually precedes a noun or pronoun and shows the relationship between that noun/pronoun and another word in the sentence.

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Can a word be both an adverb and another part of speech?

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Yes, some words can function as both adverbs and other parts of speech depending on their use in a sentence. For example, 'fast' can be an adverb (He runs fast) or an adjective (He is a fast runner).