COORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS

By: Savera khushik

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Conjunctions are the parts of speech that has a very particular function in
English, conjunctions unite words, phrases and clauses.
For example:
Peanut butter and jelly.
Coffee or tea.
Sad but true.
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WORDS JOINS SENTENCES

PHRASES
TYPES OF CONJUNCTION

CONJUNCTION

COORDINATING SUBORDINATING
CONJUNCTIONS CONJUNCTIONS
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• F

• A

• N

• B

• O

• Y

• S
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• FOR

• AND

• NOR

• BUT

• OR

• YET

• SO
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• FOR

• Explain reason or purpose ( just like because)

I drank some water, for I was thirsty.

• AND

• Join sentences that show a similar idea.

He was tired and hungry.

• NOR

• used to present an alternative negative idea to an already stated negative idea.

He cannot sing nor can dance.
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• BUT

• Show contrast.

she studied hard but could not clear the exam.

• OR

• Show choice.

do you want tea or coffee?

• YET

• Join two ideas that are opposite. (similar to but)

we want to go on a picnic yet we cannot.

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• SO

• Indicates effect, result or consequence.

He was busy in his work so he did not attend the party.