Conjunction Or Preposition?

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1. For, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so, otherwise known as FANBOYS, are conjuctions.

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The statement is true because FANBOYS, which stands for For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, and So, are indeed conjunctions. Conjunctions are words that are used to connect words, phrases, or clauses within a sentence. FANBOYS are commonly used to join two independent clauses together to form a compound sentence.

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Conjunction Or Preposition? - Quiz

Answer the following questions to show you understand the difference between conjuctions and prepositions. Ms. Clemens

2. Which word in the following sentence is a preposition? The dog and cat walked around the long fence.

Explanation

The word "around" is a preposition in the given sentence. It indicates the movement or location of the dog and cat in relation to the long fence.

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3. Which word in the following sentence is a conjunction? The cat and mouse walked under the short fence.

Explanation

The word "and" is a conjunction in the given sentence. It is used to join two nouns, "cat" and "mouse," indicating that both of them walked together.

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4. What is the function of a conjunction?

Explanation

A conjunction is a part of speech that connects words, phrases, or clauses together. It serves to join different elements in a sentence, allowing for a smoother flow of ideas and creating a logical relationship between them. This answer accurately describes the function of a conjunction by emphasizing its role in connecting words, phrases, and clauses.

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5. Check every box that contains a preposition.

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The correct answer choices are "Under," "Over," "Since," and "Beside." These words are all prepositions because they show the relationship between two words or phrases in a sentence. "Under" and "Over" indicate location or position, "Since" indicates time, and "Beside" indicates proximity or position.

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For, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so, otherwise known as FANBOYS, are...
Which word in the following sentence is a preposition? ...
Which word in the following sentence is a conjunction? ...
What is the function of a conjunction?
Check every box that contains a preposition.
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