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    Conjunctions are parts of speech that connect words, phrases, clauses, or sentences. There are several types of conjunctions including subordinating, coordinating, correlative, and conjunctive adverbs. Conjunctions are useful for connecting thoughts and making lists to improve sentence flow and structure. Common conjunctions in English include and, but, or, yet, so, nor, and because. Conjunctions must show agreement between the parts of sentences and are correctly used in examples like "I tried to hit the nail but hit my thumb instead."

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    Conjunctions

    What is a conjunction?
    A conjunction is a part of speech that is used to connect words, phrases, clauses, or sentences.
    Conjunctions are considered to be invariable grammar particle, and they may or may not stand
    between items they conjoin.

    Types of Conjunctions
    There are several different types of conjunctions that do various jobs within sentence structures.
    These include:

    Subordinating conjunctions Also known as subordinators, these conjunctions join


    dependent clauses to independent clauses.

    Coordinating conjunction Also known as coordinators, these conjunctions coordinate


    or join two or more sentences, main clauses, words, or other parts of speech which are of
    the same syntactic importance.

    Correlative conjunction These conjunctions correlate, working in pairs to join phrases


    or words that carry equal importance within a sentence.

    Conjunctive adverbs While some instructors do not teach conjunctive adverbs


    alongside conjunctions, these important parts of speech are worth a mention here. These
    adverbs always connect one clause to another, and are used to show sequence, contrast,
    cause and effect, and other relationships.

    When people first learn to write, they usually begin with short, basic sentences like these: My
    name is Ted. I am a boy. I like dogs. One of the most important jobs conjunctions do is to
    connect these short sentences so they sound more like this: I am a boy named Ted, and I like
    dogs.

    Conjunction Rules
    There are a few important rules for using conjunctions. Remember them and you will find that
    your writing flows better:

    Conjunctions are for connecting thoughts, actions, and ideas as well as nouns, clauses,
    and other parts of speech. For example: Mary went to the supermarket and bought
    oranges.

    Conjunctions are useful for making lists. For example: We made pancakes, eggs, and
    coffee for breakfast.

    When using conjunctions, make sure that all the parts of your sentences agree. For
    example: I work busily yet am careful does not agree. I work busily yet carefully
    shows agreement.

    Conjunctions List
    There are only a few common conjunctions, yet these words perform many functions: They
    present explanations, ideas, exceptions, consequences, and contrasts. Here is a list of
    conjunctions commonly used in American English:

    And

    As

    Because

    But

    For

    Just as

    Or

    Neither

    Nor

    Not only

    So

    Whether

    Yet

    Examples of Conjunctions
    In the following examples, the conjunctions are in bold for easy recognition:

    o I tried to hit the nail but hit my thumb instead.


    o I have two goldfish and a cat.
    o Id like a bike for commuting to work.
    o You can have peach ice cream or a brownie sundae.
    o Neither the black dress northe gray one looks right on me.
    o My dad always worked hard so we could afford the things we wanted.
    o I try very hard in school yet I am not receiving good grades.

    Conjunction Exercises
    The following exercises will help you gain greater understanding about how conjunctions
    work. Choose the best answer to complete each sentence.
    o My brother loves animals. He just brought a puppy __________ a kitten home
    with him.
    1. But
    2. Or
    3. Yet
    4. And
    Answer: 4. My brother loves animals. He just brought a puppy and a kitten home
    with him.
    o Id like to thank you ______ the lovely gift.
    1. Or
    2. For
    3. And
    4. Yet
    Answer: 2. Id like to thank you for the lovely gift.

    o I want to go for a hike _____ I have to go to work today.


    1. But
    2. Yet
    3. Or
    4. For
    Answer: 1. I want to go for a hike but I have to go to work today.
    o They do not smoke, _____ do they play cards.
    1. And
    2. Or
    3. Nor
    4. Yet
    Answer: 3. They do not smoke, nor do they play cards.
    o Im getting good grades _________ I study every day.
    1. Or
    2. Yet
    3. But
    4. Because
    Answer: 4. Im getting good grades because I study every day.

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