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Understanding Conjunctions and Their Functions

Conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or clauses, facilitating the smooth joining of ideas in sentences. There are two main types: coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS) and correlative conjunctions, each serving distinct functions. Proper punctuation, such as commas, is necessary when using conjunctions to combine sentences.

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Understanding Conjunctions and Their Functions

Conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or clauses, facilitating the smooth joining of ideas in sentences. There are two main types: coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS) and correlative conjunctions, each serving distinct functions. Proper punctuation, such as commas, is necessary when using conjunctions to combine sentences.

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Note-Making: Conjunctions

1. Definition
• A conjunction acts like glue; it joins words, phrases, or clauses.
• It helps to connect ideas within sentences.
Example: I went to the store to buy eggs, milk, and bread.

2. Functions of Conjunctions
1 Join two or more words.
2 Connect prepositional phrases. (Ex: I went skiing down the hill and past the
trees.)
3 Link clauses or sentences (use a comma before the conjunction). (Ex: I played
cards for a while, but then I played chess.)

3. Types of Conjunctions
There are two main types:
1. Coordinating Conjunctions
2. Correlative Conjunctions

4. Coordinating Conjunctions (FANBOYS)


• Connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal value.
• FANBOYS: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
1 And – connects similar ideas. (Ex: I want popcorn and pizza.)
2 But – shows contrast. (Ex: I want popcorn but not pizza.)
3 Or – offers a choice. (Ex: Do I want popcorn or pizza?)
4 Nor – shows negative choice. (Ex: I do not want popcorn nor pizza.)
5 Yet – shows change. (Ex: I want popcorn, yet I also want pizza.)
6 So – shows result. (Ex: I want popcorn, so I made some.)
7 For – shows reason. (Ex: I ordered pizza, for I was hungry.)
5. Correlative Conjunctions
• Work in pairs to connect equal parts of a sentence.
• Common pairs: both...and, either...or, neither...nor, not only...but also,
whether...or
1 I saw both the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building.
2 I don’t want neither pickles nor tomato on my hamburger.
3 I don’t know whether to play baseball or basketball.
4 Either the student or the teacher can answer.
5 Not only do I play the flute, but also the clarinet.

6. Summary
1 Conjunctions help join ideas smoothly.
2 Two main kinds: Coordinating (FANBOYS) and Correlative (pairs).
3 Proper punctuation (like commas) is essential when combining sentences.

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