CONJUNCTIONS 1. Coordinating conjunctions 2. Correlative conjunctions 3. Subordinating conjunctions

Coordinating conjunctions For, and, but, or, yet, so Coordinating conjunctions may join single words, groups of words,but they must always join similar elements: subject-subject, verb phrase-verb phrase, sentence sentence

What is linked?(noun, verb, sentence) We have tickets for the symphony and the opera. The orchestra rehearses on Tuesday, but the chorus rehearses on Wednesday. Have you seen or heard the opera by Scott Joplin? I wanted to sit in the front of the balcony, so I ordered my tickets early.

Correlative conjunctions Correlative conjunctions also connect sentence elements of the same kind: however, unlike coordinating conjunctions, coorelative conjunctions are always used in pairs.

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

Subordinating conjunctions Subordinating conjunctions connect subordinate clauses to a main clause. These are adverbs used as conjunctions.

Subordinating conjunctions TIMECAUSE + EFFECT OPPOSITIONCONDITION afterbecausealthoughif beforesincethoughunless whennow thateven thoughonly if whileaswhereaswhether or not sincein order thatwhileeven if untilso in case (that)

Subordinating conjunctions CONJUNCTION SAMPLE SENTENCE afterWe are going out to eat after we finish taking the test. sinceSince we have lived in Atlanta, we have gone to every exhibit at the High Musuem. whileWhile I was waiting in line for the Matisse Exhibit, I ate my lunch. althoughAlthough the line was long and the wait over two hours, the exhibit was well worth it even ifEven if you have already bought your ticket, you will still need to wait in line. becauseI love Matisse's works because he uses color so brilliantly.

Write down the conjunction in each sentence and tell the type of conjunction. 1. When the snow falls, school is closed. 2. The tree is dead, and you can tell that by its yellow leaves. 3. Both Ricky and Jim are going to the baseball game tonight. 4. Read about the Civil War when you go to the library. 5. Either Mary or June will get the newspaper today.

6. While I climbed the tree to get the cat, Charles called Mom. 7. Jack looked sad because he hurt his sister. 8. Harriet will prepare for the party, but she won't be able to attend it. 9. The fruit was very ripe, yet I ate it. 10. The tickets were given to Mike and Dave.

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Link sentences Each paragraph needs to be linked to the one before. This will make your writing ‘flow’ and your arguments will be easier to follow. Link sentences can act as a bridge between your paragraphs, linking one idea to the next. Examples of link sentence following on from the last paragraph on ‘fruit’ might be: I like fruit very much, but there are also many other foods that I enjoy including…

Useful phrases for argumentative essay I would argue that… In my opinion… It is my view that… There is evidence to suggest that… Furthermore… Interestingly…

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