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MONDIA - ASSIGNMENT - CONJUNCTION

A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, and clauses, with common examples including 'and', 'or', and 'but'. There are three types of conjunctions: coordinating, subordinating, and correlative, each serving different grammatical functions. Proper punctuation rules apply depending on the type of conjunction used, particularly when connecting independent clauses or dependent clauses.

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MONDIA - ASSIGNMENT - CONJUNCTION

A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, and clauses, with common examples including 'and', 'or', and 'but'. There are three types of conjunctions: coordinating, subordinating, and correlative, each serving different grammatical functions. Proper punctuation rules apply depending on the type of conjunction used, particularly when connecting independent clauses or dependent clauses.

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All about conjunction

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.

Example;

Because the popstar caught a terrible cold, her upcoming performances in Boston and Chicago were
indefinitely postponed.

There are three types of conjunction;

 Coordinating
 Subordinating
 Correlative

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 using the
mnemonic device FANBOYS: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

Words

- Coordinating can join two nouns, verbs, adjectives, or other types of word.

Ex. I don't like to run or swim.

Phrases

- They can also join different types of phrases.

Ex. The dog wagged his tail and panted excitedly.

Independent clauses

- An independent clause can stand on its own as a full sentence, expressing a complete thought.

Ex. Today Jane Austen is one of the most widely read English novelists, but she achieved little fame
during her lifetime.

Punctuating coordinating conjunctions


- When joining two words or phrases with a coordinating conjunction, do not use a comma.

Ex. Data was gathered through questionnaires, and interviews. Data was gathered through
questionnaires and interviews.

Subordinating conjunctions

- This type of conjunction includes words like because, if, although, since, until, and while. A
subordinating conjunction is used to introduce a dependent clause.

* Because I woke up late this morning I went to school without eating breakfast.

✓ Because I woke up late this morning, I went to school without eating breakfast.

Punctuating subordinating conjunctions

- When a subordinating conjunction follows an independent clause, a comma is often not necessary.

- She will receive a major bonus, if she succeeds in closing the corporate partnership deal.

- She will receive a major bonus if she succeeds in closing the corporate partnership deal.

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.

Ex. Her book on the Vietnam War drew not only from interviews with other survivors but also from her
own experiences in the conflict.

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