Conjunctions
What are conjunctions?
A conjunction is a part of speech that joins two words, phrases or clauses together.
There are three types of conjunctions:
Coordinating Conjunctions Correlative Conjunctions Common Subordinating Conjunctions
- and
- but
- or
- nor
- either...or
- neither...nor
- not only...but also
- both...and
- whether...or
- after
- before
- although
- though
- even though
- as much as
- as long as
- as soon as
- because
- since
- so that
- in order that
- so
- if
- lest
- even if
- that
- unless
- until
- when
- where
- whether
- while
Coordinating conjunctions
Coordinating conjunctions, also called coordinators, are conjunctions that connect two or more equal items.
Examples:
- He plays tennis and soccer
- He works quickly but accurately
- You'd better do your homework, or you'll get a terrible grade.
Correlative conjunctions
Correlative conjunctions are used in pairs.They work in pairs to coordinate two items. Examples of correlative conjunctions include both...and..., either...or, not only... but also...
Examples:
- I didn't know that she can neither read nor write.
- You can either walk to school or take the bus.
- Both Sara and James are invited to the party.
- Whether you watch TV or do your homework is your decision.
- Not only are they noisy but they are also lazy.
Subordinating conjunctions
Subordinating conjunctions, also called subordinators, are conjunctions that join a dependent (or subordinating) clause to an independent (or main) clause.
Examples:
- He reads the newspapers after he finishes work.
- Even if you get the best grade in the writing test, you'll need to pass an oral test.
- Although he is very old, he goes jogging every morning.
- She didn't go to school because she was ill.
- They went to bed since it was late
- As soon as the teacher had arrived, they started work.
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