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Which part of speech is used to join or link words, phrases, or clauses to each other?
Which part of speech is used to join or link words, phrases, or clauses to each other?
- Verb
- Conjunction (correct)
- Adjective
- Preposition
What is the purpose of conjunctions?
What is the purpose of conjunctions?
- To separate ideas
- To emphasize certain words
- To confuse the reader
- To provide coherence in writing (correct)
Which type of conjunctions connect ideas of equal structure or function?
Which type of conjunctions connect ideas of equal structure or function?
- Correlative conjunctions
- Conjunctive adverbs
- Coordinating conjunctions (correct)
- Subordinating conjunctions
What is the function of subordinating conjunctions?
What is the function of subordinating conjunctions?
If the director is unavailable, who will the speaker speak with?
If the director is unavailable, who will the speaker speak with?
Which type of clause is introduced by subordinating conjunctions?
Which type of clause is introduced by subordinating conjunctions?
What is the purpose of conjunctions in writing?
What is the purpose of conjunctions in writing?
Which of the following is an example of a coordinating conjunction?
Which of the following is an example of a coordinating conjunction?
What is the function of coordinating conjunctions?
What is the function of coordinating conjunctions?
If the director is unavailable, who will the speaker speak with?
If the director is unavailable, who will the speaker speak with?
Flashcards
Conjunctions
Conjunctions
Words that join or link words, phrases, or clauses.
Purpose of Conjunctions
Purpose of Conjunctions
To create coherence and flow in writing.
Coordinating Conjunctions
Coordinating Conjunctions
They connect ideas of equal grammatical structure or function.
Subordinating Conjunctions
Subordinating Conjunctions
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Dependent Clause
Dependent Clause
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Independent Clause
Independent Clause
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Function of Coordinating Conjunctions
Function of Coordinating Conjunctions
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Purpose of Subordinating Conjunctions
Purpose of Subordinating Conjunctions
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Conjunctive Adverbs
Conjunctive Adverbs
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Impact of Conjunctions on Writing
Impact of Conjunctions on Writing
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Study Notes
Conjunctions
- Conjunctions are a part of speech that join or link words, phrases, or clauses to each other.
- The purpose of conjunctions is to connect words, phrases, or clauses to convey meaning and relationships.
Types of Conjunctions
- Coordinating conjunctions connect ideas of equal structure or function.
- Examples of coordinating conjunctions include: and, but, or, nor, for, so, yet.
- Subordinating conjunctions connect a dependent clause to an independent clause.
- Examples of subordinating conjunctions include: because, since, after, although, though, unless, if.
Subordinating Conjunctions
- Subordinating conjunctions introduce dependent clauses.
- The function of subordinating conjunctions is to show the relationship between the dependent clause and the independent clause.
Coordinating Conjunctions
- The function of coordinating conjunctions is to connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance.
Purpose of Conjunctions in Writing
- The purpose of conjunctions in writing is to provide cohesion and clarity to the text by connecting ideas and showing relationships.
Example Sentence
- If the director is unavailable, the speaker will speak with the assistant.
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Test your knowledge on conjunctions and reading comprehension in English 111. This quiz covers the use of conjunctions to introduce subordinate clauses and their role in signaling relationships between clauses. Get ready to ace your midterms!
