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CONJUNCTION

Words used to join or connect other


words in a sentence.
Function as connectors of sentences an
clauses.
Connect a clause to another clause.
EXAMPLE

I want to go the party. I am tired.


I want to go the party, but I am tired.
3 TYPES OF CONJUNCTION

 COORDINATING CONJUNCTION
 CORRELATIVE COJUNCTION
 SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION
COORDINATING CONJUNCTION

Used connect similar parts of speech or


group of words.
It joins two sentences, or clauses with
equal meaning.
It connect two independent clauses.
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1. F- for
2. A- and
3. N- nor
4. B- but
5. O- or
6. Y- yet
7. S- so
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for
We use “for” to show reason or
purpose
Example
He put on a sweater, for it was cold
outside.
I joined the English club, for my best
friend is also a member.
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And = at
We use “and” to add ideas to sentences.
Example
I am tired, and I don’t like to go.
positive + positive
negative - negative
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nor
It means “ also not”.
Example
I don’t eat friend rice, nor I don’t drink
milk.
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but
It is used to show contrast.
Example
I student thoroughly for the board
exam but I failed the test.
positive+ positive
negative- negative and

Positive+ negative
Negative- positive but
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OR
It shows alternative or choice.
Example
You must submit your project now, or I
will give you a failing grade.
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Yet
It introduces contrasting ideas.
Example
I practice piano everyday, yet I couldn’t
put up a good show yesterday.
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 so
It indicates result, effect, or
consequence.
Example
Mrs. Dela Cruz works hard, so she is able
to send her children to private schools .
CORRELATIVE COJUNCTION

Used to join elements of equal
grammatical weight in sentences; they
always work in pairs.
A type of conjunction that function in a
pair, with both words working together
to balance words, phrases, or clauses.
CORRELATIVE COJUNCTION


either- or
Choice between two alternatives.

Example
I will eat either carrots or peas for dinner
Either Alex or Sam will pay the bill.
CORRELATIVE COJUNCTION

Neither-nor
None of the choices.

Example
Mark is neither a singer nor an actor.
Neither George nor Raul is very tall.
CORRELATIVE COJUNCTION

both- and
The two alternatives are possible.

Example
Both coffee and tea are good for you
I can speak both Spanish and English.
CORRELATIVE COJUNCTION
Whether- or
Used to suggest that it doesn’t matter which
of the two possibilities is true because the
situation will remain the same.

Example
He must do it, whether he like it or not.
She doesn’t know whether the answer is right or wrong.
CORRELATIVE COJUNCTION
Not only- but also
Used to present two relations pieces of information.
Both pieces of information are being presented by the
writer as surprising or unexpected, with the second one
being even more surprising than the first.

Example
She is not only a novelist but also a poet.
Gary not only receive a trophy but also prize money.
SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION
 Used to join two complete ideas by making one of
the ideas subordinate to or dependent upon the
other.
 A word or phrase that links a dependent clauses
to an independent clause. This word or phrase
indicates that a clause has informative value to
add to the sentences main idea, signaling a cause-
and- effect relationship or a shift in time and place
between the two clauses.
SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION
Time- related Conjunction
● After- It is used when particular time has pass or
when event or action has ended.
● As soon as- Something will happened
immediately after something else happens.
● Before- It is use for saying how much time passes
until something happens.
SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION

● Once- This use for saying that as soon wanting happens


something else happens .
● Until- It is used for continuing as long as a particular time.
● When- It is used for talking about a particular time
or situation.
● Whenever- It is used for every time that something
happens.
● While- meaning during that time or as long as
SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION

Examples
● When I see you smile, I can face the
world.
● After they pass the town, they must turn
to the left.
● Her head spins dizzily as soon as she
sits up.
SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION

Concession and comparison conjunction


● Although
● Even though
● Though
This fight of fact that.
● As though- Its means to talk about how
things seen.
SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION

● Whereas- Is use for comparing two things


people situation.
● In contrast to- To compare differences
between two similar thinks.
SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION

Example
● Although she is a great swimmer, Katie
still does not swim alone.
● A triangle has three sides whereas a
square has four.
● Even though I cycle to work, I don’t feel
very fit.
SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION

Cause conjunction
● As
● Because
● Since
so that is use talk about purpose in
order that is use saying something can
happened.
SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION

Example
● He inspires me always because me
always because he believe in me.
● I did not feel good about it is as I was
always introvert.
● You hate to clean your room right now
because I said so.
SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION
Condition Conjunction
● Even if- it is use for emphasizing that although
something may happen or maybe true another
situation remains the same.
● In case- in order to prepared for something that
my happened.
● Unless- it is use for saying that if something
does not happen something else will happen or be
through as a result.
SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION

Example
● Unless we finish the project, we will not
be able to go to the pool.
● Even if you run, you’ll still be late.
● Take your mobile with you in case you
miss the bus.
SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION

Place conjunction
● Where- It is use for repairing to a
particular place that someone, or
something is in or not they go to.
● Wherever- It is use for someone does
something or where particular situation
exist.
SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION
Example
●No one could tell me where I could get
some peanuts.
● Wherever he went, he took his puppy
with him.
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