CONJUNCTIONS

 CONJUNCTIONS

Conjunctions are words that connect other words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence. They help make our sentences more fluid and coherent, allowing us to express complex ideas clearly. There are three main types of conjunctions: coordinating, subordinating, and correlative.




Types of Conjunctions

  1. Coordinating Conjunctions: These conjunctions connect words or groups of words that are of equal importance. The most common coordinating conjunctions are "and," "but," "or," "nor," "for," "so," and "yet." For example, in the sentence "I want to eat pizza and watch a movie," the word "and" connects two actions that are equally important.

  2. Subordinating Conjunctions: These introduce dependent clauses, which cannot stand alone as a sentence, and connect them to independent clauses. Common subordinating conjunctions include "because," "although," "since," "unless," and "while." For example, "I stayed home because it was raining." Here, "because" links the reason to the main action.

  3. Correlative Conjunctions: These pairs of conjunctions work together to connect balanced phrases or clauses. Examples include "either/or," "neither/nor," "both/and," and "not only/but also." For instance, "You can either stay here or come with us." The conjunctions "either" and "or" work together to present two possible options.

Understanding and using conjunctions correctly can help you create more complex and engaging sentences, improving both your writing and speaking skills.


Done by: Mr Elago

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