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Coordinating conjunctions join words, phrases, or independent clauses that

are grammatically equal or similar in structure. The acronym FANBOYS is


often used to remember them:

FANBOYS: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So:

1. For (explains reason or purpose)


- Example: She stayed home, for she was feeling unwell.

2. And (adds one thing to another)


- Example: I went to the store, and I bought some groceries.

3. Nor (presents a non-contrasting negative idea)


- Example: He didn’t call, nor did he send a message.

4. But (shows contrast)


- Example: I wanted to go to the party, but I had too much work to do.

5. Or (offers an alternative)
- Example: We can go to the beach, or we can stay at home and relax.

6. Yet (shows contrast or an unexpected outcome)


- Example: It was cold, yet she went out without a coat.

7. So (shows effect or result)


- Example: I was hungry, so I made myself a sandwich.

Subordinating conjunctions join an independent clause with a dependent (or


subordinate) clause, indicating a relationship like cause-effect, contrast,
time, etc. Common subordinating conjunctions include:
Here are examples of sentences using common subordinating conjunctions:

1. Because (shows cause)


- Example: I stayed home because it was raining.

2. Although (shows contrast)


- Example: Although it was raining, we went for a walk.

3. Since (shows time or cause)


- Example: Since he moved to a new city, we haven’t seen him.

4. While (shows contrast or time)


- Example: While she was studying, her friends were having fun.

5. If (shows condition)
- Example: If you study hard, you will pass the exam.

6. Unless (shows condition)


- Example: You won’t succeed unless you put in more effort.

7. After (shows time)


- Example: We can go out after I finish my homework.

8. Before (shows time)


- Example: Let's meet before the movie starts.

9. Though (shows contrast)


- Example: He continued working though he was tired.

10. Until (shows time)


- Example: We waited until the bus arrived.

Correlative conjunctions are pairs of conjunctions that work together to


connect words or phrases of equal importance in a sentence. Here are some
examples of correlative conjunctions with sample sentences:

Common Correlative Conjunctions:

1. Both...and
- Example: She is both smart and hardworking.

2. Either...or
- Example: You can either have coffee or tea.

3. Neither...nor
- Example: Neither the teacher nor the students were prepared for the
exam.

4. Not only...but also


- Example: He is not only a great musician but also a talented artist.

5. Whether...or
- Example: Whether you like it or not, you have to attend the meeting.

6. As...as
- Example: She is as tall as her brother.

7. No sooner...than
- Example: No sooner had we left the house than it started raining.
8. Rather...than
- Example: I would rather go out than stay home.

9. Such...that
- Example: It was such a cold day that we stayed indoors.

10. Scarcely...when
- Example: Scarcely had I finished my meal when the phone rang.

These correlative conjunctions ensure balance and clarity in writing,


emphasizing the relationship between the ideas they connect.

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