Conjunctions Quiz

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What is the function of commas in relation to conjunctions?

  • Commas are often used to separate clauses, especially when a dependent clause comes first. (correct)
  • Commas should never be used in sentences with conjunctions.
  • Commas are used to join independent clauses together.
  • Commas are only used before conjunctions, not after.

What does a conjunction connect in grammar?

  • Words, phrases, or clauses (correct)
  • Only phrases and clauses
  • Adjectives and adverbs
  • Nouns and verbs

Which of the following is true about conjunctions in English?

  • Conjunctions are always inflected grammatical particles.
  • Conjunctions cannot be placed at the beginning of a sentence in English.
  • Conjunctions are exclusively used to connect phrases, not clauses.
  • A word can function as a preposition or a conjunction based on the sentence structure. (correct)

Which of the following is an example of a conjunction in a sentence?

<p>He left after they fought. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can the definition of a conjunction be extended?

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Study Notes

Conjunctions in Grammar

  • Commas are used to separate clauses or items connected by a conjunction.
  • A conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.
  • Conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance in a sentence.

Characteristics of Conjunctions

  • Conjunctions are words that join words, phrases, or clauses together in a sentence.
  • Conjunctions can be classified into three categories: coordinating, subordinating, and correlative.
  • Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance.

Examples of Conjunctions

  • The word "and" is an example of a conjunction in a sentence, connecting two clauses.
  • The definition of a conjunction can be extended to include words that connect words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.

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