Conjunctions

Definition A conjunction joins two words or groups of words (phrases or clauses) together.

Two types of conjunctions Coordinating conjunctions and, but, or, nor, for, so, yet Subordinating conjunctions If, as, since, when, because, although…

Coordinating conjunctions Coordinating conjunctions co-ordinate, or join equals. And, but, or, nor, for, so, yet Keep in mind, these words are dependent on function. The word for can also be a preposition, but it just depends on how it is used.

Subordinating conjunction Subordinating conjunctions join unequals. They join something of lesser importance to something of greater importance. If, as, since, when, and because I will go to Africa when I have the money for the trip. When I have the money for the trip, I will go to Africa.

Dickens had one idea and his wife had another. Dickens went to America when he had the chance.

Correlative Conjunctions Correlative conjunctions are multiple-word conjunctions such as either/or, neither/nor, and not only, but also. Either you or I will arrive.

Conjunctive adverbs These are conjunctions that act both as adverbs and as conjunctions. These include words that are commonly used to begin clauses, such as however, furthermore, moreover, nevertheless, accordingly, and therefore.