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Conjunctions
Conjunctions
In this posting I
talk about 3 types of conjunctions and how they work. You will see many example
sentences. The download at the end will give you additional practice using and
understanding these important words.
Coordinating conjunctions
Coordinating conjunctions link words, phrases, ideas, or clauses that are of equal
importance in the sentence. There are 7 common coordination conjunctions. We can
remember them with the mnemonic device FANBOYS.
You now know that conjunctions are linking words. The join together other words,
phrases, clauses, or ideas. Coordinating conjunctions connect equal elements.
Correlative conjunctions work in pairs. Both member of the pair must be there to be
correct. Subordinating conjunctions link independent and dependent clauses. Most
subordinating conjunctions can also be called adjectives or adverbs, and introduce an
adjective or adverb clause. Sentences often begin with correlative and subordinating
conjunctions. They may begin with coordinating conjunctions in conversation, but not
in writing.