Use Coordinating and Subordinating Conjunctions - 3rd Grade Writing
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Which option is a coordinating conjunction: when, but, because?
Which option is a coordinating conjunction: when, but, because?
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but. Part of FANBOYS; 'when' and 'because' are subordinating.
but. Part of FANBOYS; 'when' and 'because' are subordinating.
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Identify the sentence type made with a subordinating conjunction and a dependent clause.
Identify the sentence type made with a subordinating conjunction and a dependent clause.
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complex sentence. Has one independent and one dependent clause.
complex sentence. Has one independent and one dependent clause.
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Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: "We stayed inside because it rained."
Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: "We stayed inside because it rained."
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because. Shows the reason (rain) for staying inside.
because. Shows the reason (rain) for staying inside.
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Choose the word that correctly completes the compound sentence: "I can draw, ___ I can paint."
Choose the word that correctly completes the compound sentence: "I can draw, ___ I can paint."
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or. Connects two equal abilities; needs a coordinating conjunction.
or. Connects two equal abilities; needs a coordinating conjunction.
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Choose the word that correctly completes the complex sentence: "___ I finished dinner, I cleaned up."
Choose the word that correctly completes the complex sentence: "___ I finished dinner, I cleaned up."
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After. Shows time relationship; makes 'I finished dinner' dependent.
After. Shows time relationship; makes 'I finished dinner' dependent.
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Which option is a subordinating conjunction: after, and, so?
Which option is a subordinating conjunction: after, and, so?
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after. Shows time; 'and' and 'so' are coordinating (FANBOYS).
after. Shows time; 'and' and 'so' are coordinating (FANBOYS).
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Choose the correct conjunction to show contrast: "I practiced, ___ I still felt nervous."
Choose the correct conjunction to show contrast: "I practiced, ___ I still felt nervous."
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yet. Shows unexpected contrast between practice and nervousness.
yet. Shows unexpected contrast between practice and nervousness.
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Choose the correct conjunction to show a reason: "I wore boots ___ it was raining."
Choose the correct conjunction to show a reason: "I wore boots ___ it was raining."
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because. Explains the cause-effect relationship.
because. Explains the cause-effect relationship.
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Choose the correct conjunction to show time: "Call me ___ you arrive."
Choose the correct conjunction to show time: "Call me ___ you arrive."
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when. Creates a time-based dependent clause.
when. Creates a time-based dependent clause.
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Find the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: "Although it was late, we finished the book."
Find the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: "Although it was late, we finished the book."
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Although. Shows contrast; makes 'it was late' a dependent clause.
Although. Shows contrast; makes 'it was late' a dependent clause.
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Identify the coordinating conjunction in this sentence: "I wanted to play, but it rained."
Identify the coordinating conjunction in this sentence: "I wanted to play, but it rained."
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but. Shows contrast between wanting to play and the rain.
but. Shows contrast between wanting to play and the rain.
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Which option is a subordinating conjunction: but, or, because?
Which option is a subordinating conjunction: but, or, because?
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because. Shows cause/reason; 'but' and 'or' are coordinating (FANBOYS).
because. Shows cause/reason; 'but' and 'or' are coordinating (FANBOYS).
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Which option is a coordinating conjunction: because, and, although?
Which option is a coordinating conjunction: because, and, although?
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and. Part of FANBOYS; 'because' and 'although' are subordinating.
and. Part of FANBOYS; 'because' and 'although' are subordinating.
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What is a subordinating conjunction used for in a sentence?
What is a subordinating conjunction used for in a sentence?
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A word that joins a dependent clause to an independent clause. Creates complex sentences by making one clause dependent on another.
A word that joins a dependent clause to an independent clause. Creates complex sentences by making one clause dependent on another.
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What are the seven coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS)?
What are the seven coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS)?
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for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so. FANBOYS is the acronym for memorizing these seven conjunctions.
for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so. FANBOYS is the acronym for memorizing these seven conjunctions.
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