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Coordinating conjunctions connect elements of different grammatical ranks.
Coordinating conjunctions connect elements of different grammatical ranks.
False (B)
The correlative conjunction 'either...or' connects unbalanced elements.
The correlative conjunction 'either...or' connects unbalanced elements.
False (B)
Subordinating conjunctions introduce independent clauses.
Subordinating conjunctions introduce independent clauses.
False (B)
Coordinating conjunctions help create coherent and flowing prose by connecting related ideas.
Coordinating conjunctions help create coherent and flowing prose by connecting related ideas.
Correlative conjunctions always come in triplets to connect multiple elements.
Correlative conjunctions always come in triplets to connect multiple elements.
Subordinating conjunctions like 'unless' express a condition that must be met for the main clause to happen.
Subordinating conjunctions like 'unless' express a condition that must be met for the main clause to happen.
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What do coordinating conjunctions connect?
What do coordinating conjunctions connect?
They connect elements of the same grammatical rank, such as words to words, phrases to phrases and clauses to clauses.
How do correlative conjunctions work?
How do correlative conjunctions work?
They always come in pairs to connect grammatically equal elements, creating a balanced structure in a sentence.
What do Subordinating conjunctions introduce?
What do Subordinating conjunctions introduce?
They introduce dependent clauses, which cannot stand alone as a sentence. They provide a condition, reason, or time element to the main clause.
What do subordinating conjunctions like 'unless' express?
What do subordinating conjunctions like 'unless' express?
These express a condition that must be satisfied for the main clause to occur or be true.
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How do coordinating conjunctions improve prose?
How do coordinating conjunctions improve prose?
Coordinating conjunctions create a smooth flow by linking related ideas. This connection enhances readability and understanding.
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Conjunctions
- A conjunction is a part of speech that links words, phrases, or clauses to create coherent and flowing prose by connecting related ideas.
Types of Conjunctions
Coordinating Conjunctions
- Definition: Connect elements of equal grammatical rank (words, phrases, or clauses).
- Examples:
- and: I like pizza and pasta.
- but: She studied hard, but she didn’t pass.
- or: You can have tea or coffee.
- Exercise: Choose the correct coordinating conjunction for each sentence:
- He likes both chocolate and vanilla ice cream.
- She wanted to go swimming, but it started raining.
- Would you like tea or coffee?
Subordinating Conjunctions
- Definition: Introduce dependent clauses (subordinate clauses).
- Examples:
- because: I stayed home because it was raining.
- although: Although it was late, he continued working.
- unless: She won’t come unless you invite her.
- Exercise: Complete the sentences with the appropriate subordinating conjunction:
- He’ll go out only if it stops raining.
- Although she was tired, she kept dancing.
Correlative Conjunctions
- Definition: Come in pairs and connect balanced elements.
- Examples:
- either…or: You can choose either tea or coffee.
- both…and: I like both tea and coffee.
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