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What an example of conjunction?

Here are some examples of conjunctions:

Simple Sentence: The cat sat on the mat.

Conjunctions connecting two simple sentences:

* And: The cat sat on the mat, and it purred.

* But: The cat sat on the mat, but it didn't want to stay.

* Or: The cat sat on the mat, or it might have been under the couch.

Conjunctions joining words or phrases:

* And: The cat had a soft, and fluffy tail.

* But: The cat was playful, but also lazy.

* Or: The cat could either jump or run to get to its food.

Conjunctions used to show cause and effect:

* So: The cat was hungry, so it meowed loudly.

* Because: The cat meowed loudly, because it was hungry.

Conjunctions used to show contrast:

* Although: Although the cat was full, it still wanted to play.

* Even though: Even though the cat was lazy, it was very playful.

Conjunctions used to show time:

* After: After the cat ate, it took a nap.

* Before: Before the cat went to sleep, it stretched.

* While: While the cat slept, the sun set.

Conjunctions used to show comparison:

* As: The cat was as playful as a kitten.

* Like: The cat looked like a fluffy cloud.

These are just some examples, and there are many other conjunctions in the English language. Understanding how conjunctions work will help you write more complex and interesting sentences.

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