Prepositions 1
The pens and pencils are _____ the table.
1. at
2. in
3. on
on
Which sentence has a subordinate conjunction and which has a correlative conjunction?
I want either the ice cream or the apple pie.
They don't want to swim because it is too cold.
Subordinate:
They don't want to swim because it is too cold.
Correlative:
I want either the ice cream or the apple pie.
Where are prepositions normally placed?
Usually before the noun.
What are the two conjunctions in this sentence and what type are they?
I like cooking and eating, but I don't like washing dishes afterward.
And, but
Coordinating conjunctions
Does this sentence have a preposition or conjunction?
I'd like a bike for commuting to work.
Conjunction
Do you always come to work ____car?
by
Which of the following are conjunctions?
If, the, but, when, nor, why
But, nor
What is the preposition in this sentence?
I want to sit next to my best friend.
Next to
Is 'He want either cookies nor the cake.' or 'He wants either the cookies or the cake.' correct?
He wants either the cookies or the cake.
Which type of conjunction is most similar to a preposition and how do you differentiate them
Subordinating conjunction & and the way to know is by looking at their function and definition.
What is the definition of a preposition?
A preposition is a word that determines a position, whether opinionated or physical.
What do FANBOYS stand for?
For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
The committee insisted that every member abide __ the confidentiality rules.
A. to
B. by
C. with
D. at
B. by
What is a conjunction?
A conjunction is a word that connects two different ideas.
What is the difference between conjunctions and prepositions?
Prepositions connect nouns and pronouns to another word and tells the position of the noun or pronoun. Conjunctions connect 2 clauses/ phrases.
The task force concluded that progress hinged not merely ___ securing additional funding, but ___ establishing a framework capable of operating resiliently ___ rapidly shifting geopolitical pressures.
A. on / on / under
B. upon / in / amidst
C. on / upon / against
D. over / in / under
A. on / on / under
What are the different types of conjunctions?
Coordinating, subordinate, and correlative conjunctions.
Which is not a preposition?
aboard, about, above, across, after, against, along, also, among, around, at
Also
What is a subordinate conjunction?
A conjunction that connects 2 clauses and shows a relation.
He missed the bus, so he was late. Does this sentence have a conjunction or preposition?
Conjunction
Name the preposition starting with the letter M.
Minus
Is because a subordinate or coordinating conjunction?
Subordinate.
Which starting letters don't have any single word prepositions?
J,Q,X,Z
What is an example of correlative conjunctions?
(Not including either/ or)
Both/ and, neither/ nor, not/ but, not only/ but also
Is FOR a conjunction or preposition?
Both