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Conjunction

A conjunction is a part of speech that joins two words, phrases or clauses together.
There are three types of conjunctions:
Coordinating Conjunctions
Correlative Conjunctions
Common Subordinating    
  • and
  • but
  • or
  • nor
  • either...or
  • neither...nor
  • not only...but also
  • both...and
  • whether...or
  • after
  • before
  • although
  • though
  • even though
  • as much as
  • as long as
  • as soon as
  • because
  • since
  • so that
  • in order that
  • so
  • if
  • lest
  • even if
  • that
  • unless
  • until
  • when
  • where
  • whether
  • while
Coordinating conjunctions
Coordinating conjunctions, also called coordinators, are conjunctions that connect two or more equal items.
Examples:
·        He plays tennis and soccer
·        He works quickly but accurately
·        You'd better do your homework, or you'll get a terrible grade.
Correlative conjunctions
Correlative conjunctions are used in pairs.They work in pairs to coordinate two items. Examples of correlative conjunctions includeboth...and..., either...or, not only... but also...
Examples:
·        I didn't know that she can neither read nor write.
·        You can either walk to school or take the bus.
·        Both Sara and James are invited to the party.
·        Whether you watch TV or do your homework is your decision.
·        Not only are they noisy but they are also lazy.
Subordinating conjunctions
Subordinating conjunctions, also called subordinators, are conjunctions that join a dependent (or subordinating) clause to an independent (or main) clause.
Examples:
·        He reads the newspapers after he finishes work.
·        Even if you get the best grade in the writing test, you'll need to pass an oral test.
·        Although he is very old, he goes jogging every morning.
·        She didn't go to school because she was ill.
·        They went to bed since it was late
·        As soon as the teacher had arrived, they started work.

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