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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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Give an example of a coordinating conjunction.

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Examples of coordinating conjunctions include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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What does the conjunction 'and' do in a sentence?

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The conjunction 'and' is used to add information or connect similar ideas.

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What does the conjunction 'but' indicate in a sentence?

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The conjunction 'but' is used to show contrast between two ideas.

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What does the conjunction 'or' indicate in a sentence?

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The conjunction 'or' is used to present an alternative or choice.

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Identify the conjunction in this sentence: 'I want pizza and salad.'

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'and' is the conjunction that connects 'pizza' and 'salad'.

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Identify the conjunction in this sentence: 'She likes to swim, but he prefers to run.'

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'but' is the conjunction that shows contrast between swimming and running.

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What are subordinating conjunctions?

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Subordinating conjunctions connect an independent clause with a dependent clause, such as 'because', 'although', and 'since'.

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

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'Although' is the subordinating conjunction that introduces the dependent clause.

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What is the purpose of conjunctions in sentences?

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Conjunctions help to create complex sentences by connecting ideas and showing relationships between them.