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Conjunctions Part-2

 Conjunctions


In the previous blog, we learned about conjunctions and their use in sentences. 

Now let's learn about the types of conjunctions and how to identify them in sentences. 


Types Of Conjunctions 

1) Coordinating Conjunctions 

2) Correlative Conjunctions 

3) Subordinating Conjunctions 


1) Coordinating Conjunctions 

They can join two verbs, two nouns, two adjectives, and two phrases that are parallel in structure. Most commonly used: And, But, For, Nor, Or, So, Yet. 


Example: 

1) And

We went to the park and enjoyed the swings and slides. 

In this sentence, the conjunction and is used to join two parts of a sentence, hence acting to bridge the gap between them. So it is a coordinating conjunction. 

2) But

We went to the mall but forget to take our timezone cards. 

In this sentence, the conjunction but is used to join two parts of a sentence. It is used to show a condition taking place. Hence, it is a coordinating conjunction. 

3) For

We brought a dress for my sister's birthday. 

In this sentence, the conjunction for is used to give a reason why we brought a dress. It is joining two parts of the sentence- one that is the subject and the other that gives a reason. 

4) Nor

Neither did he complete the work, nor did he let me do it. 

In this sentence, the conjunction nor is used to join the second part of the sentence to the first one. Hence, it is a conjunction. 

5) Or

Do you want to draw or paint? 

In this sentence, the conjunction or is used to give an option or choice to a person. 

6) So

He was ill, so we went at his house. 

In this sentence, the conjunction so is used to give a reason for why we went to his house. It is joining two parts of a sentence. 

7) Yet 

We stopped him, yet he did it. 

In this sentence, the conjunction yet is used to show that something is done even after a negative indication. It is a coordinating conjunction. 


Now let's learn about correlative conjunctions.


2) Correlative Conjunctions 

Uses a set of words in a parallel sentence structure to show a contrast or to compare the equal parts of a sentence. Most commonly used: Not Only, But Also, Both-And. 

Example: 

1) Not Only 

He not only abused him but also fought with him on the road. 

In this sentence, the conjunction not only is used to show something else or additional done. In this case, he abused as well as fought. 

2) But Also 

Not only did she gift her a bouquet of flowers, but also gave her a box full of chocolates. 

In this sentence, the conjunction but also is used with not only. It helps not only in showing something additional. Mostly, not only and but also are used together in a sentence. 

3) Both-And

Both of them went to the mall and brought clothes for me. 

In this sentence, the conjunction both-and is used to join two sentences, hence, they are correlative conjunctions. 


Now let's learn about subordinating conjunctions. 


3) Subordinating Conjunctions 

They join elements of unparallel sentence structure. These elements are usually a dependent clause and an independent clause. Most commonly used: After, Though, Until and many more. 

Example: 

1) After 

She went to work after completing all the household chores. 

In this sentence, the word after is used to show the time. It is used to join two parts of a sentence. Subordinating conjunctions are basically used for giving reasons. 

2) Though 

Even though the weather was horrible, they still went outside. 

In this sentence, the conjunction though is used to show that even after these conditions, they did this. 

3) Until 

They decided to wait until the skies were clear and it was sunny again. 

In this sentence, the conjunction until is used to show the time till they waited.




 









 



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