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Title: Subordination and coordination

Grade Lesson s1-l2

Explanation: In this section, we’ll clearly outline the essential definitions and concepts for PSAT to build a strong foundation.

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Definition: Subordination and coordination

The logical use of conjunctions is referred to as subordination and/or coordination (depending on the types of conjunctions used, i.e., subordinating or coordinating conjunctions).

Examples:

Sentence: People are attracted to this restaurant so the food is fantastic here.

Correct sentence: People are attracted to this restaurant because the food is fantastic here.

Definition: Coordinating Conjunctions

These conjunctions are used to link two or more words, clauses, phrases, or sentences of equal importance. For example: and, or, but, for, yet, so

Examples:

Sentence: We will find the number but call the service center.

Correct sentence: We will find the number and call the service center.

Definition: Subordinating Conjunctions

These conjunctions are used to link a dependent clause to an independent clause. For example: after, although, unless, since, because, till, before

Examples:

Sentence: The bus won’t start after the battery is low.

Correct sentence: The bus won’t start because the battery is low.