1. Conjunctions
By: Mary S. Roland

2. Conjunctions are words that connect other words or groups of words to a sentence.
Conjunctions can connect two subjects, two predicates, or two sentences.
Conjunctions can also connect other words in a sentence.
Conjunctions:
and
but
nor or So
yet
for
and
Joins together
Rhea and Anita
but
Shows relationships
but Anita can’t wait or
Shows choice
Rhea or Anita

3. Coordinating Conjunctions
Join words, phrases, and sentences. and, but, nor, so, or, yet
Examples:
The kids came late and baked a cake.
I went to the ballpark but the game was canceled.
I have a sled yet it never snows here.

4. Subordinating Conjunctions
Join dependent clauses to independent clauses ~ after, although, as, as if, because, before, for, it once, since, so so that, than, that, thought, till unless, until, when, whenever, where, whereas, wherever, whether, while.
Examples:
Father came home after the work was done.
We were happy once the ice cream was served.
Daniel practiced his music so that he could try out for band.
I cannot go until she comes.

5. Correlative Conjunctions
Are always used in pars in a phrase or sentence even though they are split up by others words.
both/and, either/or, neither/nor, not only/but also, whether/or
Examples:
1) The hungry elephant ate not only the pretzels but also the peanuts.
2) You should have given him either the pretzels or the peanuts.
3) Yes, but he wanted to have both the pretzels and the peanuts.

6. Adverbial Conjunctions
Join clauses or sentences of equal importance.
accordingly, besides, consequently, furthermore, hence, however, likewise, moreover, nevertheless, so, still, therefore, thus
Examples:
1) The pretzel bag was left open; consequently, the pretzels went stale.
My dog doesn’t like peanuts; however, he loves peanut butter!
I think, therefore I am.