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The Conjunction
Prepared by:Jessa S. Gambito
CONJUNCTION Conjunction have one job
- to connect words, phrases, or clauses Their presence provides smooth transitions
from one idea to another. It also allows for varied sentence structure
and to create clarity.
All of these words, and many more, are conjunctions ! ! !
For nor unlessThan and becauseBefore whether untilIf since butOr then whereWhile althoughWherever yeteven though soLet us take a closer look . .
There are two different types of conjunctions: Coordinating conjunctions Subordinating conjunctions
Coordinating Conjunctions
Coordinating conjunctions are used to join word phrases and independent clauses.
These conjunctions are seven very common words. They are very small, made up of three or fewer letters.
When to use each Coordinating Conjunctions
Reasons Coordinating Conjunction
To communicate addition And
To communicate contrast But, Yet
To communicate a result/effect So
To communicate a reason/cause For
To communicate a choice Or
To communicate negative choice
Nor
Examples of Coordinating Conjunction in a sentence
1. He only wears striped ties and polka dotted bow ties. ( And joins two words)
2. It wasn’t a costume party, yet many came dressed as literary villians. ( Yet joins two independent clauses).
3. The shirt nor the jacket will fit to you.( Nor joins two phrases).
4. I wanted to see a scary movie, but my friend wanted to see a comedy.( But connect two independent clause) 5. You need to concentrate on your studies or else you will fail in the class. ( Or it communicate choices)
Subordinate Conjunctions
• Subordinate conjunctions often begin a dependent clause, if the dependent clause begins or interrupts the sentence, then it is separated from the independent clause by a comma.
• These conjunctions are used to express relationships between a dependent and an independent clause.
When to use Subordinate Clause
Reasons Subordinate Conjunction
Regarding time After, before, once, since, until, when, whenever, while
To communicate a reason/cause
As, because, since
To communicate a result/effect In order that, so, so that, that
To communicate a condition If, even if, unless
To communicate contrast Although, even though, though, where as
Regarding location Where, wherever
Regarding a choice Than, whether
Examples of Subordinate Conjunction in a sentence
1. Once she found the perfect broach, she purchased three outfits to match it. ( Once demonstrates a time context)
2. She always wear hat wherever she go. ( Whenever demonstrate a location context)
3. Review is preferable, because the word quiz often has a negative connotation. ( Because demonstrate reason)4. After you are done, click to the next slide you will find the answers. (After demonstrate time)
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