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Which part of speech connects words, phrases, or clauses?
Which part of speech connects words, phrases, or clauses?
- Interjection
- Adverb
- Conjunction (correct)
- Preposition
In English, when does the word 'after' function as a conjunction?
In English, when does the word 'after' function as a conjunction?
- When used in 'he left after the big fight'
- When used in 'he left after they fought' (correct)
- When used in 'he left after they had a fight'
- When used in 'he left after the fight'
Which punctuation mark is often used to separate clauses?
Which punctuation mark is often used to separate clauses?
- Comma (correct)
- Colon
- Semicolon
- Dash
What is an example of an idiomatic phrase that behaves as a conjunction?
What is an example of an idiomatic phrase that behaves as a conjunction?
In which literary work is the example 'the truth of nature, and the power of giving interest' found?
In which literary work is the example 'the truth of nature, and the power of giving interest' found?
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Conjunction
Conjunction
A word that joins words, phrases, or clauses.
After as a Conjunction
After as a Conjunction
When used to show one event happening after another.
Comma
Comma
A punctuation mark often used to separate clauses, indicating a pause.
Idiomatic Conjunction
Idiomatic Conjunction
A group of words with a fixed meaning that acts as a conjunction.
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Biographia Literaria
Biographia Literaria
A work by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, reflecting on literature and creativity.
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Parts of Speech
- Conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.
Conjunction Functions
- The word 'after' functions as a conjunction in English, indicating time or sequence.
Punctuation Marks
- A semicolon (;) is often used to separate clauses in a sentence.
Idiomatic Phrases
- The phrase 'in addition' is an example of an idiomatic phrase that behaves as a conjunction.
Literary Works
- The phrase 'the truth of nature, and the power of giving interest' is found in an unspecified literary work.
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