Conjunction
A word class that connects words, phrases, or clauses. Conjunctions include coordinating conjunctions (and, but, or) and subordinating conjunctions (because, although, when).
Real World
In Barack Obama's 2008 victory speech, he used coordinating conjunctions like 'and' to build powerful cumulative lists, while subordinating conjunctions such 'because' and 'if' introduced dependent clauses that provided reasoning and emotional weight to his arguments.
Exam Focus
Name the specific conjunction type (coordinating/subordinating) and explain how it affects the relationship between the linked clauses.
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