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Conjunctions

Conjunctions are words that connect other words, phrases, or sentences, acting as a bridge to join ideas. There are three types: coordinating conjunctions (e.g., and, but, or), subordinating conjunctions (e.g., because, if, although), and correlative conjunctions (e.g., either...or, neither...nor). Conjunctions are essential for creating smoother, more coherent sentences.

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Conjunctions

Conjunctions are words that connect other words, phrases, or sentences, acting as a bridge to join ideas. There are three types: coordinating conjunctions (e.g., and, but, or), subordinating conjunctions (e.g., because, if, although), and correlative conjunctions (e.g., either...or, neither...nor). Conjunctions are essential for creating smoother, more coherent sentences.

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Conjunctions

A conjunction is a word that connects other words, phrases, or sentences. It acts


like a bridge, helping to join ideas together so they make sense.

Types of Conjunctions:
1. Coordinating Conjunctions
These join words, phrases, or sentences of equal importance.
Examples:
o and: Adds things together.
Example: I like apples and oranges.
o but: Shows contrast.
Example: She was tired, but she kept working.
o or: Offers a choice.
Example: Do you want tea or coffee?
Tip: Remember the acronym FANBOYS for these (For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet,
So).

2. Subordinating Conjunctions
These connect a dependent clause (an incomplete idea) to an independent
clause (a complete idea).
Examples:
o because: Explains why.
Example: I stayed home because it was raining.
o if: Introduces a condition.
Example: I’ll go if it stops raining.
o although: Shows contrast.
Example: Although it was cold, she went for a walk.
3. Correlative Conjunctions
These are pairs of words that work together.
Examples:
o either...or:
Example: You can either stay home or come with us.
o neither...nor:
Example: She is neither happy nor sad.
o both...and:
Example: He is both smart and funny.

Why Are Conjunctions Important?


 They make sentences smoother and easier to understand.
 Without conjunctions, sentences would feel choppy and disconnected.

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