Prepositions
Prepositions are words that show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in the sentence. They often indicate location, time, or direction.
* Examples: on, in, at, to, from, with, by, for, about, through, during, since, before, after
Conjunctions
Conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses.
* Types of Conjunctions:
* Coordinating Conjunctions: Connect items of equal grammatical rank (e.g., words, phrases, clauses).
* Examples: and, but, or, nor, for, so, yet
* Subordinating Conjunctions: Introduce dependent clauses and show their relationship to the main clause.
* Examples: because, although, since, while, if, unless, when, after, before, as
Interjections
Interjections are words or phrases that express strong emotions or sudden feelings. They are often followed by an exclamation mark.
* Examples: Wow! Ouch! Oops! Hey!
How to Identify Them
* Prepositions: Look for words that show a relationship between a noun/pronoun and another word. Often, you can ask "Where?" "When?" or "How?" to figure out if a word is a preposition.
* Conjunctions: Look for words that connect elements of a sentence. Ask yourself if the word is connecting equal parts or if one part depends on the other.
* Interjections: Look for words or phrases that express strong emotions. They are often stand-alone, separate from the main sentence.
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