Conjunction Or Preposition?

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

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

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  • 2. 

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

    • And

    • Around

    • Long

    Correct Answer
    A. Around
    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.

    • And

    • Under

    • Short

    Correct Answer
    A. And
    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?

    • Hooking up words and phrases and clauses.

    • Hooking up ideas and words and thoughts.

    • Hooking up phrases and sentences and paragraphs.

    Correct Answer
    A. Hooking up words and phrases and clauses.
    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.

    • So

    • Under

    • Over

    • And

    • Why

    • Or

    • Red

    • Since

    • Big

    • Beside

    • Nor

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Under
    A. Over
    A. Since
    A. Beside
    Explanation
    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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