Conjunctions
Conjunctions are words that are used to join two or more words, phrases, clauses, or sentences.
They help to connect ideas and create a relationship between them.
There are two main types of conjunctions: coordinating conjunctions and subordinating conjunctions.
1. Coordinating conjunctions
These are conjunctions that join two or more words, phrases, or independent clauses of equal importance. There are seven coordinating conjunctions in English, which can be remembered using the acronym FANBOYS (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).
Example Sentences:
- I went to the store and bought some milk
- She doesn’t like tea, nor does she drink coffee.
- He likes to read, but he doesn’t like to watch TV.
2. Subordinating conjunctions
Conjunctions are words that are used to join two or more words, phrases, clauses, or sentences. They help to connect ideas and create a relationship between them. There are two main types of These are conjunctions that join a dependent clause (a clause that cannot stand alone as a sentence) to an independent clause (a clause that can stand alone as a sentence). There are many subordinating conjunctions in English.
Examples:
although, because, since, while, if, unless, until, before, after
Example Sentences:
- Although it was raining, we still went for a walk.
- Because he was tired, he went to bed early.
- Since it’s Saturday, we can sleep in.
Conjunctions are an essential part of English grammar, and using them correctly can help you to communicate your ideas clearly and effectively.