What are subordinating conjunctions?
Subordinating conjunctions are one type of conjunction , which join clauses to clauses. (Remember that a clause is a group of words containing a subject and a verb.) The word subordinating
What is a conjunction in a sentence?
Conjunctions are words that join. There are two types of conjunctions: subordinating and coordinating conjunctions. Coordinating conjunctions are more versatile. They can be used to join words, phrases, and clauses. Subordinating conjunctions, on the other hand, only join clauses. Actually, they don’t join clauses, per say.
What are the three types of conjunctions?
FANBOYS: For, And, But, Or, Yet, So represent coordinating conjunctions. SWABI: Since, When, And, Because, and If represent subordinating conjunctions. THAMOS: Therefore, However, As if, Meanwhile, and Otherwise represent conjunctive adverbs. These three popular groups of conjunctions are used to connect clauses.
How do students choose the best conjunctions?
Students choose the best conjunction to complete each sentence. The sentences are based on a fictional underwater kingdom and, to help teachers differentiate their instruction, it is available at a variety of reading levels. Conjunctions Test | With Cool Music – This is a great way to close out a unit on conjunctions.
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