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?

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    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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    Test your knowledge of conjunctions with this interactive quiz! Challenge yourself with questions about connecting words, phrases, and clauses in the English language. Sharpen your grammar skills and distinguish between conjunctions and other parts of speech.

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