Parts of Speech

Conjunctions (black)

Conjunctions are words that link words and phrases together.

Conjunctions (black) Conjunctions are words that link words and phrases together. Coordinating conjunctions link two nouns, verbs, or two sentences FANBOYS

Conjunctions (black) Conjunctions are words that link words and phrases together. Coordinating conjunctions link two nouns, verbs, or two sentences –FANBOYS forbutso andor noryet

Coordinating conjunctions noun phrase + noun phrase –We have tickets for the symphony and the opera.

Coordinating conjunctions noun phrase + noun phrase –We have tickets for the symphony and the opera. Sentence + sentence –The orchestra rehearses on Tuesday, but the chorus rehearses on Wednesday.

Coordinating conjunctions noun phrase + noun phrase –We have tickets for the symphony and the opera. Sentence + sentence –The orchestra rehearses on Tuesday, but the chorus rehearses on Wednesday. Verb + verb –Have you seen or heard the opera by Scott Joplin?

Coordinating conjunctions noun phrase + noun phrase –We have tickets for the symphony and the opera. Sentence + sentence –The orchestra rehearses on Tuesday, but the chorus rehearses on Wednesday. Verb + verb –Have you seen or heard the opera by Scott Joplin? Sentence + sentence –I wanted to sit in the front of the balcony, so I ordered my tickets early.

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Conjunctions

Correlative Conjunctions Are two word conjunctions that work together to combine sentences.

Correlative Conjunctions both...and –Both my sister and my brother play the piano. either...or –Tonight's program is either Mozart or Beethoven. neither...nor –Neither the orchestra nor the chorus was able to overcome the terrible acoustics in the church. not only...but also –Not only does Sue raise money for the symphony, but she also ushers at all of their concerts

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Subordinating Conjunctions

These conjunctions are sneaky! They are adverbs that FUNCTION like conjunctions. They set up subordinating clauses (which just give you the condition of the main sentence).

Subordinating Conjunctions TIMECAUSE + EFFECT OPPOSITION CONDITION afterbecausealthoughif beforesincethoughunless whennow thateven though only if whileaswhereaswhether or not since in order that whileeven if untilsoin case

Subordinating Conjunctions We are going out to eat after we finish taking the test.

Subordinating Conjunctions We are going out to eat after we finish taking the test. Since we have lived in Atlanta, we have gone to every exhibit at the High Museum.

Subordinating Conjunctions We are going out to eat after we finish taking the test. Since we have lived in Atlanta, we have gone to every exhibit at the High Museum. While I was waiting in line for the Matisse Exhibit, I ate my lunch.

Subordinating Conjunctions We are going out to eat after we finish taking the test. Since we have lived in Atlanta, we have gone to every exhibit at the High Museum. While I was waiting in line for the Matisse Exhibit, I ate my lunch. Although the line was long and the wait over two hours, the exhibit was well worth it.

Subordinating Conjunctions We are going out to eat after we finish taking the test. Since we have lived in Atlanta, we have gone to every exhibit at the High Museum. While I was waiting in line for the Matisse Exhibit, I ate my lunch. Although the line was long and the wait over two hours, the exhibit was well worth it. Even if you have already bought your ticket, you will still need to wait in line.