Understanding Conjunctions

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What is the main function of a conjunction in grammar?

A conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses to form a sentence or join separate sentences.

Which type of conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance?

  • Coordinating Conjunctions (correct)
  • Subordinating Conjunctions
  • Correlative Conjunctions
  • None of the above

Which of the following are examples of coordinating conjunctions?

  • and, but, or, so, yet (correct)
  • because, since, after, although, if, unless, until
  • both…and, either…or, not only…but also
  • None of the above

What do subordinating conjunctions connect?

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Which of the following are examples of subordinating conjunctions?

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How do correlative conjunctions differ from other conjunctions?

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Which of the following are examples of correlative conjunctions?

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What is one way that conjunctions can help clarify meaning?

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The conjunction "for" is used to show contrast.

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The conjunction "since" is used to show a cause-and-effect relationship.

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Which conjunction is the most common type of conjunction when joining phrases?

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The conjunction "yet" is used to bring a sense of surprise or unexpected contrast.

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Which of the following is the best example of a sentence using a correlative conjunction?

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Flashcards

Conjunction

A word that connects words, phrases, or clauses to form a sentence or join separate sentences.

Coordinating Conjunction

Connects words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance.

Coordinating Conjunction Examples

Words like 'and', 'but', 'or', 'so', 'yet'.

Subordinating Conjunction

Connects a dependent clause to an independent clause.

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Subordinating Conjunction Examples

Words like 'because', 'since', 'after', 'although', 'if'.

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Correlative Conjunction

Used in pairs to connect words or phrases of equal importance.

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Correlative Conjunction Examples

Words like 'both...and', 'either...or', 'not only...but also'.

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Function - Joining words/phrases

Connects words or phrases to form a sentence.

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Function - Connecting clauses

Links independent or dependent clauses.

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Function - Showing relationships

Indicates cause-and-effect, contrast, or addition.

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Function - Clarifying meaning

Helps readers understand sentence structure.

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Common Conjunctions

Frequently used words that connect parts of sentences.

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Study Notes

Conjunctions

  • Conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or clauses to create sentences or join separate sentences. They link ideas, show relationships, and clarify meaning.

Types of Conjunctions

Coordinating Conjunctions

  • Connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance.
  • Examples: and, but, or, so, yet
  • Example: "I like reading books, and I also enjoy watching movies."

Subordinating Conjunctions

  • Connect a dependent clause to an independent clause.
  • Examples: because, since, after, although, if, unless, until
  • Example: "I went to the store because I needed milk."

Correlative Conjunctions

  • Used in pairs to connect words or phrases of equal importance.
  • Examples: both...and, either...or, not only...but also
  • Example: "I like both coffee and tea."

Functions of Conjunctions

  • Join words/phrases to form a sentence.
  • Connect clauses (independent or dependent).
  • Show relationships (cause-and-effect, contrast, addition).
  • Clarify sentence structure for better understanding.

Common Conjunctions

  • and
  • but
  • or
  • so
  • yet
  • for
  • nor
  • because
  • since
  • after

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