Understanding Conjunctions: Types, Functions, and Examples, Lecture notes of English

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Conjunction

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tha n although and for then since wherever nor wheth er while before because even though

All of these words, and many

more,

are conjunctions!!!

but or ye t so until wher e if

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unless

Coordinating Conjunctions These conjunctions are seven very common words. They are very small, made up of three or fewer letters. When to Use Each Coordinating Conjunction: Reason Coordinating Conjunction To communicate addition and To communicate contrast but, yet To communicate a result/effect so To communicate a reason/cause for To communicate a choice or To communicate a negative choice nor Use them between two independent clauses.

Ex. He only wears striped ties and polka dotted bow ties. ( And joins two words.) Ex. The shoes were not blue suede nor black leather. ( Nor joins two phrases.) Ex. It wasn’t a costume party, yet many came dressed as literary villains. ( Yet joins two independent clauses.)

Coordinating Conjunctions

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Coordinating conjunctions are used to join words, phrases, and independent clauses. Examples of coordinating conjunctions in sentences:

Ex. He only wears brown wingtips; consequently , he does not wear white socks. ( Consequently joins two independent clauses.) Ex. The shoes were not suede; however , they were leather. ( However joins two independent clauses.) Ex. It was not a Halloween party; nevertheless , many came dressed in costumes. ( nevertheless joins two independent clauses.)

Coordinating Conjunctions

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These coordinating conjunctions are used to join independent clauses. Examples of coordinating conjunctions in sentences: