CONJUNCTIONS
TYPES
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Conjunction
A conjunction is a word that is used to
connect words, phrases, and clauses. There
are many conjunctions in the
English language, but some common ones
include and, or, but, because, for, if, and
when.
Conjunction Types
There are three basic types of conjunctions:
1.Coordinating Conjunction
2.Subordinating Conjunction
3. Correlative Conjunction
Coordinating Conjunctions
This type of conjunction is used to connect items that
are grammatically equal: two words, two phrases, or
two independent clauses. There are seven coordinating
conjunctions in English, and you can remember them us
ing the mnemonic device FANBOYS: for, and, nor, but,
or, yet, so.
Coordinating conjunctions can join two words
He was clever but lazy.
They can also join different types of phrases.
She usually studies in the library or at a cafe.
They are used to join two independent clauses
I wanted to go for shopping, but my friend wants to go to
park.
Subordinating Conjunctions
This type of conjunction includes words like because, if,
incase ,unless although, since, until, while etc.. They link
dependent clauses (incomplete thoughts) to independent
clauses (complete thoughts).
Unless we give him a ride, he won’t be able to come.
Here’s some cash in case your credit card doesn’t work.
Use a comma if the subordinating conjunction and
dependent clause are at the beginning of a sentence.
Otherwise, the comma isn’t required.
As soon as she’s finished her phone call, we’ll leave for
the restaurant.
We’ll leave for the restaurant as soon as she’s finished
her phone call.
Some important Subordinating Conjunctions
after
although
as soon as
because
before
by the time
in case
now that
since
unless
when
whether or not
while
Correlative Conjunctions
This type of conjunction always comes in a pair and is
used to join grammatically equal elements in a sentence.
Common pairs include either … or, neither … nor, not only
… but also, and both … and. In most cases, no comma
should be used between the two elements.
She planned to collect data by either using an online
survey or conducting phone interviews.
I not only passed the exam, but also got 100%.
The box is as tall as it is wide.
Correlative Conjunctions
Correlative conjunctions list
either/or
neither/nor
not only/but also
as/as
both/and
whether/or
Conjunctions Quiz
Complete the passage by using conjunctions
Because the pop star caught a terrible cold, her
upcoming performances in Boston and Chicago were in
definitely postponed. The tour organizers provided
neither rescheduled dates nor refunds for the tickets,
causing much discontent among the fans.
