Conjunctions

A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence. It helps to join different parts of a sentence to make the meaning clear.

Types of Conjunctions

There are three main types of conjunctions:

1. Coordinating Conjunctions: These connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance. The most common coordinating conjunctions are: and, but, or, nor, for, so, yet.
2. Subordinating Conjunctions: These connect an independent clause with a dependent clause. Some common subordinating conjunctions include: because, since, although, if, when, while.
3. Correlative Conjunctions: These are pairs of conjunctions that work together to connect elements in a sentence. Common correlative conjunctions include: either/or, neither/nor, both/and, not only/but also.

Examples of Conjunctions

Here are some examples of conjunctions used in sentences:

• Coordinating Conjunction: I like to play and sing.
• Subordinating Conjunction: I will go to the park if it stops raining.
• Correlative Conjunction: She is both smart and hardworking.

Study Guide

Here are some tips for using conjunctions:

1. Identify the type of conjunction needed based on the relationship between the parts of the sentence.
2. Use coordinating conjunctions to join similar parts of a sentence.
3. Use subordinating conjunctions to show the relationship between the independent and dependent clauses.
4. Use correlative conjunctions to emphasize the relationship between paired elements in a sentence.

Remember to practice using different types of conjunctions in sentences to improve your understanding.

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