Define Conjunctions?
Conjunctions are words used to connect clauses, phrases, or words in a sentence. They help link ideas and show relationships between them.
Examples:
- Sabra and Maria are playing together.
- Sam plays well, but Irfan plays better.
- I play cricket, and Irfan plays football.
- When he was sick, I went to see him.
Coordinating Conjunctions
Coordinating conjunctions connect two words, phrases, or independent clauses that are equal in importance. The seven most common ones are: and, but, for, nor, or, so, yet.
Examples:
- I like tea, and she likes coffee.
- He was tired, but he kept working.
- You can stay here, or you can leave.
- She didn’t call, nor did she send a message.
- He was hungry, so he made a sandwich.
- It’s cold, yet the sun is shining.
Correlative Conjunctions
Correlative conjunctions are pairs of words used together in a sentence to compare or contrast two parts equally. They work in pairs to show a connection between ideas.
Examples:
- Not only does she sing, but also she dances.
- You can choose either tea or coffee.
- Neither Alex nor Robin was present.
- She wants both a laptop and a tablet.
- It’s not his fault, but hers.
- I’m unsure whether to stay or leave.
Subordinating Conjunctions
Subordinating conjunctions connect two parts of a sentence where one part depends on the other. They link a dependent clause (incomplete idea) to an independent clause (complete idea).
Examples:
- After it rained, we went outside.
- She stayed home because she was sick.
- You can’t leave until the work is done.
- Although he was tired, he kept running.
- I’ll help you if you need it.
- He moved to the city where he found a new job
Compound Conjunctions
Compound conjunctions are phrases made up of two or three words that work together as a single conjunction. These words often appear together and cannot be separated.
Examples:
- She worked hard so that she could succeed.
- Even though it was raining, they went for a walk.
- I will come as soon as I finish my work.
- He left early in order that he could catch the train.
- As long as you study, you will do well.
