This document defines and provides examples of different types of conjunctions: coordinating conjunctions like "for" and "and" that join equally important parts of a sentence, subordinating conjunctions like "although" and "before" that join an independent clause with a dependent clause, and correlative conjunctions that come in pairs like "either/or" and "neither/nor". It explains that conjunctions are used to connect or link words, phrases, clauses, and sentences.
3. Are used to link or join two words
or phrases that are equally important
and complete in terms of grammar
when compared with each other.
( FANBOYS )
For And Nor But Or Yet So
Coordinating
c
O
N
J
U
N
C
T
I
O
N
4. Example :
 On Friday night we watched TV and
a movie.
 We went to the park, but we did not
have time for the museum.
 Let's meet at the beach or in front of
the hotel.
6. • They went running (independent
clause), although it was very hot
(dependent clause).
• We decided to take a couple of French
classes this summer (independent
clause), since we could not go away on
vacation (dependent clause).
E
X
A
M
P
L
E
S
8. Examples
• Jason not only speaks Chinese,
but also Japanese and Korean.
• You can have either pie or a
cake.
9. Most people agree that some form
of family limitation or spacing is desirable
for the good of the family and society.
But individuals and groups–especially
religious groups–differ sharply on
the methods of birth control that they
consider moral and acceptable.
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10. Most people agree that some form
of family limitation or spacing is desirable
for the good of the family and society.
But individuals and groups–especially
religious groups–differ sharply on
the methods of birth control that they
consider moral and acceptable.
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