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Subordinating Conjunctions
What is a Subordinating Conjunction? In this section, we are going to be looking at the subordinate conjunction and how it is used within a sentence. You will learn how a subordinate clause can show a cause and effect relationship between two clauses and be more confident in forming these types of sentences. A subordinating…
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Coordinating Conjunctions
What are Coordinating Conjunctions? In this section, we are going to be looking at the various different coordinating conjunctions used in the English language. We are also going to be taking a look at how they work within a sentence and the rules surrounding them. This will help you in making your conjunctions more fluid and…
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Conjunctions
Types of Conjunctions Learn a useful list of conjunctions in English with different types and example sentences. As with various forms of English grammar, there is more than one type of conjunction, we are now going to take a look at each type in a litter more detail. There are three types of conjunctions: Coordinating Conjunctions, Correlative…
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Conjunctions vs. Transitions
Conjunctions can compare and contrast information within a sentence. They can introduce additional information as well as point to examples. Also, conjunctions can show order, sequence, and a relationship between clauses. There are three types of conjunctions: subordinating, coordinating, and correlative. They connect sentence parts to one another. Transitions function like conjunctions, but instead of joining…
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Using a Conjunction to Start a Sentence
It is a common misconception that a conjunction cannot be used to start a sentence, but as we have seen, a subordinating conjunction can be used at the start of a sentence provided a comma is used to separate the two clauses. You may also use a coordinating conjunction to begin a sentence. However, it is important to…
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Conjunctions are Important!
In grammar, English conjunction is a part of speech that connects two words, phrases, or clauses together. You can use a conjunction to link words, phrases, and clauses, as in the following examples: The park is empty now, but it will be filled with children after school. You can stay on the bus until you reach London.
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What is a Conjunction?
A conjunction is a word which is used to link thoughts and ideas within a sentence. You might think of them as being the glue of the phrase. Without the use of a conjunction, you would not be able to express your thoughts and ideas in a manner which flows. Your sentences would be forced…
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Common Errors with Prepositions
Learn common errors in the use of prepositions in English with preposition examples. Incorrect: Sophia invests her money on the stock market. Correct: Sophia invests her money in the stock market. Incorrect: He is a student of Oxford University. Correct: He is a student at Oxford University. Incorrect: I saw that news on the newspapers. Correct: I saw that news in the newspapers. Incorrect: Open page 45 of your…
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Prepositions of Place IN, ON, AT
Learn useful rules to use Prepositions of Place IN – ON – AT with preposition examples. IN ON AT Place Preposition Examples AT – IN – ON | Image Prepositions of Place Learn the list of prepositions of place in English with useful grammar rules, examples, video lesson and ESL printable worksheets. What is a Preposition…
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Prepositions of Time IN, ON, AT
Learn how to use prepositions of time in, on, at correctly with following useful rules and preposition examples. IN ON AT Time Prepositions Examples IN – AT – ON | Image Prepositions of Time Learn a useful list of prepositions of time in English with example sentences, video and ESL printable worksheets. What is a…
