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What does a conjunction do in grammar?
What does a conjunction do in grammar?
- Connects words, phrases, or clauses (correct)
- Modifies adjectives and adverbs
- Shows the action of the verb
- Indicates the subject of the sentence
How does the function of a word as a conjunction or preposition vary in English?
How does the function of a word as a conjunction or preposition vary in English?
- Depending on the length of the sentence
- Depending on the syntax of the sentence (correct)
- Depending on the gender of the subject
- Depending on the tense of the verb
What is the role of commas in separating clauses?
What is the role of commas in separating clauses?
- Emphasize the main idea
- Indicate the end of a sentence
- Join independent clauses
- Separate dependent clauses from independent clauses (correct)
What type of grammatical particle is a conjunction?
What type of grammatical particle is a conjunction?
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Which of the following is an example of a conjunction?
Which of the following is an example of a conjunction?
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Study Notes
Conjunctions in Grammar
- A conjunction is a word that connects two words, phrases, or clauses together in a sentence.
- The function of a word as a conjunction or preposition varies in English, as some words can have both functions depending on the context.
Role of Commas in Clauses
- Commas are used to separate clauses in a sentence, especially when they are joined by a conjunction.
Types of Grammatical Particles
- A conjunction is a type of grammatical particle that connects words, phrases, or clauses.
Examples of Conjunctions
- Examples of conjunctions include: and, but, or, so, yet.
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