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Conjunctions Notes

The document explains the function of conjunctions in linking ideas within sentences. It categorizes conjunctions into three types: coordinating, correlative, and subordinating, providing examples for each type. Coordinating conjunctions connect equal parts, correlative conjunctions come in pairs, and subordinating conjunctions link dependent clauses to independent clauses.

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Conjunctions Notes

The document explains the function of conjunctions in linking ideas within sentences. It categorizes conjunctions into three types: coordinating, correlative, and subordinating, providing examples for each type. Coordinating conjunctions connect equal parts, correlative conjunctions come in pairs, and subordinating conjunctions link dependent clauses to independent clauses.

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Conjunctions: A conjunction helps link ideas together so sentences flow better.

[Link] conjunctions join two equal parts of a sentence (words, phrases, or clauses).
Both parts can stand alone as complete sentences.

FANBOYS (the most common ones):

 For
 And
 Nor
 But
 Or
 Yet
 So

Examples:

1. I wanted to go, but it was raining.


2. She likes reading, and she also likes writing.
3. We can eat now, or we can wait.
4. He studied hard, so he passed the exam.
5. I don’t like soda, nor do I like juice.

[Link] conjunctions come in pairs.


They join two equal parts of a sentence, and both parts must match (parallel structure).

Common pairs:

 either…or neither…nor both…and


 not only…but also whether…or

Examples:

1. Either you study now or you fail the test.


2. Neither my brother nor my sister likes vegetables.
3. Both the teacher and the students are excited.
4. She is not only smart but also kind.
5. Whether we win or lose, we will try our best.

[Link] conjunctions connect a dependent clause to an independent clause.

Key Idea:

The dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

Ex; because, although, since, if, when, while, before, after, unless, until

Examples:

1. Because it was raining, we stayed home.


2. Although she was tired, she finished her homework.
3. I will call you when I arrive.
4. You can play after you finish your chores. [Link] you study hard, you will pass the test.

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