Conjunctions
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A conjunction (also known as connector or joiner) is a word used to join words, phrases, or clauses together to show their relationship in a sentence.
The main types of conjunctions are:
Subordinating Conjunctions (while; after; since; although; even if; because; than; etc.)
Coordinating Conjunctions (and; but; for; or; nor; so; yet)
Correlative Conjunctions (not only - but also; whether - or; neither - nor; etc.)
- Subordinating conjunctions are adverbs used to link a subordinate clause to a main clause.
She always washes all the dishes after we finish eating.
- Coordinating conjunctions always join similar parts of speech: subject + subject, verb phrase + verb phrase, sentence + sentence.
With my bifocal glasses I can see well far and near.
- Correlative conjunctions also join similar parts of speech however, unlike coordinating conjunctions, they are always used in pairs.
Limit both your alcohol and your coffee intake if you suffer from high blood preassure.
Form
The conjunction is attached to the sub-clause. The main clause can come first or second:
{main clause} + {conjunction + sub-clause}
You will not beat me no matter how hard you try.
{conjunction + sub-clause} + {main clause}
No matter how hard you try, you will not beat me.
If the sub clause comes first, we separate the two clauses with a comma.
