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Conjunctions

 
  Conjunctions  
  Words that are used to join words, phrases, or sentences together.  
     

 
15.1  List of Conjunctions 
 

Co-

ordinating

Con-

junctions

Cor-

relative

Con-

junctions

Common

Sub-

ordinating

Con-

junctions
  • for
  • and
  • nor
  • but
  • or
  • yet
  • so
  • either...or
  • neither...nor
  • not only...but also
  • both...and
  • whether...or

 
  • after
  • before
  • although
  • though
  • even though
  • as much as
  • as long as
  • as soon as
  • because
  • since
  • so that
  • in order that
  • if
  • lest
  • even if
  • that
  • unless
  • until
  • when
  • where
  • whether
  • while
     

 

15.2  Coordinating Conjunctions

 

 

Coordinating conjunctions, also called coordinators, are conjunctions that connect two or more equal items.

Examples:

  • He plays tennis and soccer
  • He works quickly but accurately
  • You'd better do your homework, or you'll get a terrible grade. 
  
   
     
15.3  Correlative Conjunctions

 

 

Correlative conjunctions are used in pairs. They work in pairs to coordinate two items. Examples of correlative conjunctions include both...and..., either...or, not only... but also...

Examples:

  • I didn't know that she can neither read nor write.
  • You can either walk to school or take the bus. 
  • Both Sara and James are invited to the party.
  • Whether you watch TV or do your homework is your decision.
  • Not only are they noisy, but they are also lazy.

 

  
     
 
15.4  Subordinating Conjunctions

 

 

Subordinating conjunctions, also called subordinators, are conjunctions that join a dependent (or subordinating) clause to an independent (or main) clause.

Examples:

  • He reads the newspapers after he finishes work.
  • Even if you get the best grade on the writing test, you'll need to pass an oral test.
  • Although he is very old, he goes jogging every morning. 
  • She didn't go to school because she was ill.
  • They went to bed since it was late. 
  • As soon as the teacher had arrived, they started work.
  
     

"So", subordinating conjunction or coordinator?

 

"So" is a small English word that can have different meanings. As mentioned in the table above, it is commonly used as a coordinator rather than subordinating conjunction. There are, however, instances when "so" may introduce the purpose, and in this case ", so" is used as a subordinating conjunction.

Examples:

  • "I took my umbrella with me so I wouldn't get wet."
  • " I stayed so I could see you."
  
   
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Chapter : Grammar and Vocabulary
Topic : Conjunction
Form 5 English
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