A conjunction is a part of speech

that joins groups of words, phrases,

or clauses within a sentence.
Conjunctions allow writers and
speakers to form complex sentences,
which helps to avoid the choppiness
created by the repetition of multiple
short, simple sentences.
 Different types of Conjunction

Coordinating Subordinating Correlative

 act as connectors
between two or more
Coordinating independent clauses,
phrases, or words in a
Conjunction sentence that share
equal importance.
Coordinating
for
and
nor
Conjunction
but
or
yetso
 F a n b o y s

Denotes Provides Signifies a

Indicates
negative alternate result of
reason
agreement options effect
Highlights Presents an Shows
Agreement/ opposing contrasting
addition idea ideas
Subordinating Connect independent
clauses to dependent
Conjunctions clauses.
 Main Categories
of
Subordinating Conjunction and their functions

1.Comparison-connect the clauses by 2.Concession- concedes a point

comparison between the IC and DC
• Rather than • Before/after
• As much as • As soon as/as long as
• Whereas • By the time
• Than • Now that
• whether • Since
• Till/until
• When/whenever
• while
 Main Categories
of
Subordinating Conjunction and their functions

3.Condition- identifies rules for the 4. Manner- determines how an

clauses. action takes place
• If • How
• Only if • As though
• Unless • As if
• Provided that
• Assuming that
• Even if
• In case (that)
 Main Categories
of
Subordinating Conjunction and their functions

5.Place- determines when 6.Reason- defines why an

an action takes place action is performed
• Where • Because
• Whenever • Since
• So that
• In order (to)
• As
 Main Categories
of
Subordinating Conjunction and their functions

5.Place- determines when 6.Reason- defines why an

an action takes place action is performed
• Where • Because
• Whenever • Since
• So that
• In order (to)
• As
 Main Categories
of
Subordinating Conjunction and their functions

7. Time- determines when an

action takes place
• After
• As soon as
• Until
• Whenever
• Now that
 Include pairs of words
Correlative that connect
Conjunctions different parts of a
sentence.
 The most common pairs of words that connect
different parts of a sentence.

Both/and Either/or Neither/nor

Links two Joins two Joins two

equal positive negative
items statements statements
The most common pairs of words that connect
different parts of a sentence.

Not only/but also Whether/or

Stresses a Indicates two

connection possible actions.
between two
items