Conjunctions

When to Use Each Conjunction: Conjunctions These conjunctions are very common words. They are very small, made up of three or fewer letters. When to Use Each Conjunction: Function Conjunction To communicate addition (additive) and, or , nor, etc To communicate contrast (adversative) but, yet, although,etc To communicate cause (causal) so, thus, hence, therefore, etc To communicate time sequence (temporal) then, next, after that, secondly, finally, etc

Examples of conjunctions in sentences: Conjunctions cont…. Conjunctions are used to join words, phrases, and independent clauses. Examples of conjunctions in sentences: Ex. All students but one attended the mid-term exam. ( but joins two words.) Ex. All the students in the list but one with a sick leave have attended the mid-term exam. (but joins two phrases.) Ex. All students attended the mid-term exam, but one student with a sick leave was absent. (but joins two independent clauses.)

Examples of conjunctions in sentences: Conjunctions cont…. Conjunctions are used to join independent clauses. Examples of conjunctions in sentences: Ex. The time for the mid-term exam was announced to all class. Yet, one student didn’t show up. (Yet can initially begin the second independent clause.) Ex. The time for the mid-term exam was announced to all class, and yet one student didn’t show up. (Yet can be receded by and to join two independent clauses.)

Examples of conjunctions in sentences: Conjunctions cont…. Conjunctions are used to join independent clauses. Examples of conjunctions in sentences: Ex. The time for the mid-term exam was announced to all class. However, one student didn’t show up. (however can initially begin the second independent clause.) Ex. The time for the mid-term exam was announced to all class. One student, however, didn’t show up. (however can be inserted in the middle of the second independent clause.) Ex The time for the mid-term exam was announced to all class. One student didn’t show up however. (however can appear at the end of the second independent clause.)

Examples of conjunctions in sentences: Conjunctions cont…. Conjunctions are used to join independent clauses. Examples of conjunctions in sentences: Ex. Although the time for the mid-term exam was announced to all class, one student didn’t show up. (although can initially begin the first independent clause.) Ex. One student didn’t show up although the time for the mid-term exam was announced to all class. (the first independent clause starting with although can be also reversed with the second independent clause )

Examples of conjunctions in sentences: Conjunctions cont…. Conjunctions are used to join independent clauses. Examples of conjunctions in sentences: Ex. In spite of the fact that the time for the mid-term exam was announced to all class, one student didn’t show up. (in spite of can initially begin the first independent clause.) Ex. One student didn’t show up in spite of the fact that the time for the mid-term exam was announced to all class. (the first independent clause starting with in spite of can be also reversed with the second independent clause )

Use them between two independent clauses. More Conjunctions... These are likely used less often; however, they serve an important function. When to Use Each Conjunction: Function Conjunction To communicate contrary to nevertheless expectation nonetheless though even though still Despite , etc Use them between two independent clauses.

A Class Assignment Underline and write above Add-conj or Adver-conj I hope that this presentation has helped you develop a better understanding about the significance of conjunctions and their uses. Again, they are vital to the English language. Moreover, you will use them often in your writing and speaking. Yet, I apologize if this presentation has not enhanced your understanding nor raised your awareness. However, challenge yourself to a conjunction quiz, or call it a review before leaving class. Whether or not you feel like conjunctions, rewrite this paragraph and see if you can recognize the conjunctions, but don’t copy from your classmate. Although this quiz might seem difficult, I expect many of you to get high marks.