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What type of conjunction is used to connect two independent clauses that are equal in structure?
What type of conjunction is used to connect two independent clauses that are equal in structure?
Which of the following is NOT a coordinating conjunction?
Which of the following is NOT a coordinating conjunction?
How do correlative conjunctions function in a sentence?
How do correlative conjunctions function in a sentence?
Which of the following correctly illustrates the use of 'not only/but also'?
Which of the following correctly illustrates the use of 'not only/but also'?
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What is the function of a subordinating conjunction?
What is the function of a subordinating conjunction?
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Which option is a correct use of the coordinating conjunction 'so'?
Which option is a correct use of the coordinating conjunction 'so'?
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Which example demonstrates a contrast using 'yet'?
Which example demonstrates a contrast using 'yet'?
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Which of the following pairs illustrates the use of the correlative conjunction 'neither/nor'?
Which of the following pairs illustrates the use of the correlative conjunction 'neither/nor'?
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Study Notes
Coordinating Conjunctions
- Join words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance.
- Examples: and, but, or, so, for, yet, nor
- And: indicates addition ("in addition to").
- But: connects contrasting ideas.
- Or: presents a choice.
- So: shows a result.
- For: indicates a reason ("because").
- Yet: signifies contrast.
Correlative Conjunctions
- Used in pairs to connect elements of equal importance.
- Examples: both/and, either/or, neither/nor, not only/but also
- Both/and: connects two elements.
- Either/or: presents a choice between two elements.
- Neither/nor: expresses a negative choice between two elements.
- Not only/but also: emphasizes two elements.
Practice Activity (Activity 2)
- Sentence 1: My friend and I are taking the geography class.
- Sentence 2: Do you want to go swimming or golfing?
- Sentence 3: I studied grammar for a long time, yet I still make mistakes.
- Sentence 4: Wood and bricks can be used as homebuilding materials.
- Sentence 5: I wasn’t feeling well this morning, so I had to go to work.
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This quiz focuses on coordinating and correlative conjunctions, highlighting their definitions and usage with examples. Test your understanding of these essential grammar elements through practice sentences and activities. Perfect for enhancing your writing skills and comprehension.
