Conjunction is a word that is used to connect words, phrases, and clauses. (e.g. and, but, if).

Example:
I like cooking and eating, but I don’t like washing dishes afterward.
Sophie is clearly exhausted, yet she insists on dancing till dawn.

Coordinating Conjunctions
Coordinating conjunctions are connecting words that join two similar constructed words in a
sentence. The most common coordinating conjunctions are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so; you
can remember them by using the acronym FANBOYS.
Example:
I’d like pizza or a salad for lunch.
We needed a place to concentrate, so we packed up our things and went to the library.
Jesse didn’t have much money, but she got by.
Correlative Conjunctions
Correlative conjunctions are pairs of conjunctions that work together. Some examples are
either/or, both/and, neither/nor, and not only/but also.
Example:
I am finished with both my English essay and my history essay.
Not only will they paint the outside of the house but also the inside.
Subordinating Conjunctions
Subordinating conjunctions join independent and dependent clauses.
Common subordinating conjunctions are because, since, as, although, though, while, until, and
whereas.
Example:
I can stay out until the clock strikes twelve.
I drank a glass of water because I was thirsty.
Directions: Complete the sentences by using the correct coordinating
conjunction for each space. (for,and,nor,but,or,yet,so)

1. Mary was cold, ____ she put on a coat.

2. The waiter was not very nice, ____ the food was delicious.
3. Julie has a guitar, _____ she plays it really well.
4. Michael is not ready ____ the test.
5. To get from Manila to Davao, you can fly ___ you can ride the ferry.

Directions: Choose the correct correlative conjunction to complete each sentence.

 1.She is neither polite _______ funny.
(Or, Nor, Not, Yet)
2.This salad is _______ delicious _______ healthy.
(Whether / or, Both / and, Scarcely / when, Rather / than)
3._______ that is the case, _______ I’m not surprised about what’s happening.
(If / then, No sooner / than, Scarcely / when, Whether / or)
4.______ we go by train ____ we rent a car. Which do you prefer?
(Either/ or, Scarcely / when, Both / and, Neither/nor)
5.______________ Joe _______ his sisters could understand what their parents were
saying when they spoke French.
(Whether / or, No sooner / than, Rather / than, Neither / nor)
Directions: Complete each sentence using the subordinating conjunction
from the parenthesis.
1. I visit my friend _________ I go to Bulacan. (once, whenever, wherever)
2. This is the place _________ we stayed last time we visited. (where,
when, how)
3. She’s honest _________ everyone trusts her. (if, so, when)
4. _________ you win first place, you will receive a prize. (wherever, if,
unless)
5.I could not get a seat, _________ I came early. (as, though, when)