UNIT 2 - Functional Syntactic Categories

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses, sentences, or words in the same clause. Examples include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'because', and 'so'.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses that are similar or equal. Examples include 'for', 'and', 'nor', 'but', 'or', 'yet', and 'so'.

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What is an auxiliary verb?

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An auxiliary verb, also known as a helping verb, is used with a main verb to form a verb phrase. Examples include 'be', 'have', and 'do'.

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What is the function of the auxiliary verb 'has'?

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The auxiliary verb 'has' is used to indicate possession or to form the present perfect tense.

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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 'at', 'in', 'on', 'between', and 'under'.

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What is the role of a coordinating conjunction in a sentence?

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A coordinating conjunction connects two independent clauses or elements of equal importance, allowing for compound sentences.

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What is the difference between 'has' and 'have'?

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'Has' is used with third-person singular subjects, while 'have' is used with first and second-person subjects and plural subjects.

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What is an example of a sentence using a coordinating conjunction?

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Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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What is the correct preposition to use with 'wait'?

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The correct preposition is 'at', as in 'wait at the bus stop'.

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What is the function of the auxiliary verb 'does'?

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The auxiliary verb 'does' is used to form questions and negative statements in the present simple tense.