Conjunctions

connect words, phrases, sentences, or clauses Conjunctions connect words, phrases, sentences, or clauses

popcorn or candy

past the corner and up the hill

I will play soccer when I finish my chores.

Coordinating Conjunctions Type #1 Coordinating Conjunctions for and nor but or yet so

Their job is to connect…. words of the same kind seals and dolphins

Their job is to connect…. the same types of phrases to sing and to dance in the air or below the sea

Their job is to connect…. two or more sentences The traffic was light, so we arrived early.

Type #2 Subordinating Conjunctions after although as as soon as because before even though if since unless when whenever where while

Their job is to connect…. a main clause and a clause which cannot make a complete sentence by itself I drove home after I went to the store.

Texas is my favorite state because I was born there. another example: Texas is my favorite state because I was born there.

Correlative Conjunctions Type #3 Correlative Conjunctions both . . . and neither . . . nor either . . . or not only . . . but also

Their job is to connect…. choices I like neither baked ham nor boiled shrimp.

Either the train or the bus will take us there. another example: Either the train or the bus will take us there.

Coordinating Conjunctions FANBOYS Words connected examples nouns & pronouns seals and sea lions he or I verbs They left for a picnic but forgot the basket. prepositional phrases Put the groceries onto the counter or into the refrigerator. sentences The traffic was light, yet we were still late for the meeting.

Correlative Conjunctions nouns Either the train or the bus will take us there. verbs Every night, she both works out and reads. prepositional phrases They’ll be here – whether on time or late, I can’t say. clauses Not only does he cook, but also he cleans.