What are conjuctions ?
Conjuctions
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Conjunctions are words that connect other words, phrases, and clauses in a sentence. Without conjunction we could not make a good sentences.
Conjunction is word like these : and, but, for, yet, so as, how, if until, when.
Conjunctions connects words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence. They help make sentences smoother and more logical. There are three main types of conjunctions:
1. Coordinating Conjunctions (F-A-N-B-O-Y-S)
These join words, phrases, or independent clauses of equal importance.
• For (reason) → I stayed home, for I was feeling sick.
• And (addition) → She bought apples and oranges.
• Nor (negative alternative) → He doesn’t like coffee, nor does he drink tea.
• But (contrast) → I wanted to go, but I was too tired.
• Or (choice) → Do you want tea or coffee?
• Yet (contrast) → It was late, yet he kept working.
• So (result) → It rained, so we stayed inside.
Find More Examples Here : 100 examples of coordinating conjunctions in sentences.
2. Subordinating Conjunctions
These connect an independent clause with a dependent clause, showing cause, time, condition, contrast, etc.
• Cause/Reason → Because, since, as → She left early because she was tired.
• Time → When, while, before, after, until → I’ll call you when I arrive.
• Condition → If, unless, provided that → You can go if you finish your homework.
• Contrast → Although, though, even though → Although it was raining, they went out.
• Purpose → So that, in order that → He spoke loudly so that everyone could hear.
Find More Examples Here : 100 examples sentences using subcoordinating conjunctions.
3. Correlative Conjunctions
These work in pairs to connect similar elements in a sentence.
• Both…and → She is both smart and kind.
• Either…or → You can have either cake or ice cream.
• Neither…nor → He is neither rich nor famous.
• Not only…but also → She is not only intelligent but also hardworking.
• Whether…or → I don’t know whether to stay or leave.
Find More Examples Here : 100 examples sentences using Correlative conjunctions.
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