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This document defines and provides examples of different types of conjunctions: 1. It defines a conjunction as a part of speech used to connect words, phrases, clauses, or sentences. 2. It describes three main types of conjunctions - subordinating, coordinating, and correlative - and their functions in connecting clauses and parts of a sentence. 3. Examples are provided to illustrate the rules for using conjunctions correctly to connect thoughts and make lists, showing agreement between parts of a sentence. A list of common conjunctions in English and examples of their use are also included.

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Conjunction2 (Grammar)

This document defines and provides examples of different types of conjunctions: 1. It defines a conjunction as a part of speech used to connect words, phrases, clauses, or sentences. 2. It describes three main types of conjunctions - subordinating, coordinating, and correlative - and their functions in connecting clauses and parts of a sentence. 3. Examples are provided to illustrate the rules for using conjunctions correctly to connect thoughts and make lists, showing agreement between parts of a sentence. A list of common conjunctions in English and examples of their use are also included.

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE

PROFICIENCY
LECTURER: EN. ASHARI BIN MHD. DAUD
PREPARED BY:NOR ASHRAF BIN NORDIN
KHAIRUL YAZIQ BIN KHIRUSALLEH
WHAT IS A CONJUNCTION?

• A conjunction is a part of speech that is used to connect words, phrases,


clauses, or sentences. Conjunctions are considered to be invariable
grammar particle, and they may or may not stand between items they
conjoin.
TYPES OF CONJUNCTIONS

1. Subordinating conjunctions –  Also known as subordinators, these


conjunctions join dependent clauses to independent clauses.
2. Coordinating conjunction – Also known as coordinators, these conjunctions
coordinate or join two or more sentences, main clauses, words, or other parts
of speech which are of the same syntactic importance.
3. Correlative conjunction – These conjunctions correlate, working in pairs to
join phrases or words that carry equal importance within a sentence.
4. Conjunctive adverbs – While some instructors do not teach conjunctive
adverbs alongside conjunctions, these important parts of speech are worth a
mention here. These adverbs always connect one clause to another, and are
used to show sequence, contrast, cause and effect, and other relationships.
CONJUNCTION RULES

• Conjunctions are for connecting thoughts, actions, and ideas as well as 
nouns, clauses, and other parts of speech. For example: Mary went to
the supermarket and bought oranges.
• Conjunctions are useful for making lists. For example: We made
pancakes, eggs, and coffee for breakfast.
• When using conjunctions, make sure that all the parts of your sentences
agree. For example: “I work busily yet am careful” does not agree. “I
work busily yet carefully” shows agreement.
CONJUNCTIONS LIST
• There are only a few common conjunctions, yet these words perform many functions: They present
explanations, ideas, exceptions, consequences, and contrasts. Here is a list of conjunctions commonly
used in American English:
And
As
Because
But
For
Just as
Or
Neither
Nor
Not only
So
Whether
Yet
EXAMPLES OF CONJUNCTIONS

1) I tried to hit the nail but hit my thumb instead.


2) I have two goldfish and a cat.
3) I’d like a bike for commuting to work.
4) You can have peach ice cream or a brownie sundae.
5) Neither the black dress northe gray one looks right on me.
6) My dad always worked hard so we could afford the things we wanted.
7) I try very hard in school yet I am not receiving good grades.
THANK YOU

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