Chapter-three: Conjunctions
Contents of the chapter
• Introduction to conjunction
• Types of conjunctions
• Coordinating Conjunctions
• Subordinating Conjunctions
• Correlative Conjunctions
Introduction to conjunction
• Conjunction is a word, which connects two words
or more. Conjunction is used to connect words,
phrases, and clauses.
Examples
1. I like pizza and pasta.
2. She is tall, but he is shorter.
3. Do you want tea or coffee?
4. I was tired, so I went to bed early.
5. He studied hard, yet he didn’t pass the test.
Types of conjunctions
• Conjunctions are divided into three
main types, and they are;
I. Coordinating Conjunctions
II. Subordinating Conjunctions
III. Correlative Conjunctions
I. Coordinating Conjunctions
• Coordinating conjunctions are words used to connect words,
phrases, or independent clauses (complete sentences) that are
of equal grammatical importance. And their Acronym are;
1. For : She wore a jacket, for the weather was cold.
2. And : I made pasta, and my sister prepared the salad.
3. Nor : He didn’t call me, nor did he send a message.
4. But : She wanted tea, but she had coffee.
5. Or : Would you like to watch a movie or play a game?
6. Yet : She studied hard, yet she didn’t pass the exam.
7. So : I was hungry, so I made a sandwich.
II. Subordinating Conjunctions
• Subordinating Conjunctions: Connects an independent clause
with a dependent (subordinate) clause. The Common
subordinating conjunctions:
• [because, although, since, unless, while, if, when, as, before,
after]
Example:
1. She stayed home because she was sick.
2. She left early because she had a doctor's appointment.
3. Although it was raining, they went hiking.
4. Since you’re here early, we can start the meeting now.
5. You won’t pass the test unless you study.
III. Correlative Conjunctions
Correlative Conjunctions: Work in pairs to join equal elements.
These are the terms that are used in Correlative Conjunctions.
• either...or, neither...nor, not only...but also, both...and,
whether...or
Example:
1. She is not only smart but also kind.
2. You can either have pizza or pasta for dinner.
3. Neither the teacher nor the students were happy about the
canceled trip.
4. He enjoys both reading and writing in his free time.
5. I’m going to the picnic whether it rains or shines.
Difference Between Conjunction Types
Type Function Example
Coordinating Joins equal elements I like tea and coffee.
Joins dependent & independent
Subordinating I’ll go if you go.
clauses
Either you leave or I
Correlative Paired conjunctions
will.
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