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The document discusses different types of conjunctions including coordinating conjunctions, subordinating conjunctions, correlative conjunctions, and conjunctive adverbs. It provides examples and definitions of each type as well as frequently asked questions about conjunctions.

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Conjunctions and Its Types Presentation

The document discusses different types of conjunctions including coordinating conjunctions, subordinating conjunctions, correlative conjunctions, and conjunctive adverbs. It provides examples and definitions of each type as well as frequently asked questions about conjunctions.

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Conjunctions

And It’s types


What is a Conjunction?
Conjunction
You can use a conjunction to link words,
phrases, and clauses, as in the following
example:

 I ate the pizza and the pasta.


 Call the movers when you are ready.
Types of Conjunctions
There are four types of conjunctions

 Co-ordinating Conjunctions
 Subordinating Conjunctions
 Correlative Conjunctions
 Conjunctive adverb
Clause
Clause
A clause is a group of related words which
conveys meaning.  A clause has both a
subject and a predicate.

 Ali sits by that window


 Ahmed walks alone

 
Kinds of Clauses
There are four types of clauses. These are two
types which are pertinent to our topic.

 Dependent Clause
 Independent Clause (Main Clause)
Independent Clause 

An independent clause can stand alone as a


sentence.It is also know as Main Clause  Here
is an example

We walk to school. 
This sentence expresses a complete thought
and can stand alone.
Dependent Clause 

A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a


sentence.  Here is an example

when the cake is done baking 


This clause does not express a complete
thought and cannot stand alone.
Examples of Dependant and
Independant Clauses
 I enjoy the opera
  unless it comes today
 although I lost the library book
  they're going on a picnic
 mom found it in the drawer
 the fifth graders sang
 when the movie is over
Types of Conjunction
Co-ordinating
Conjunctions
Co-ordinating Conjunctions

You use a co-ordinating conjunction ("and,"


"but," "or," "nor," "for," "so," or "yet") to join
individual words, phrases, and independent
clauses.
Examples of Co-ordinating
Conjunctions
 Lilacs and violets are usually purple.
 He is playing cricket but Aslam is watching tv.
Subordinating
Conjunctions
Subordinating Conjunctions

A subordinating conjunction introduces a


dependent clause and indicates the nature of
the relationship among the independent
clause(s) and the dependent clause(s).
Examples of Subordinating Conjunctions

The most common subordinating conjunctions


are "after," "although," "as," "because,"
"before," "how," "if," "once," "since," "than,"
"that," "though," "till," "until," "when," "where,"
"whether," and "while."
Sentences of Subordinating Conjunctions

 After she had learned to drive, Alice felt more


independent.
 If the paperwork arrives on time, your cheque

will be mailed on Tuesday.


 Gerald had to begin his thesis over again

when his computer crashed.


Correlative
Conjunctions
Correlative Conjunctions

Correlative conjunctions always appear in


pairs -- you use them to link equivalent
sentence elements. The most common
correlative conjunctions are "both...and,"
"either...or," "neither...nor,", "not only...but
also," "so...as," and "whether...or."
Sentences Of Corelative Conjunctions

 Both my grandfather and my father worked in


the steel plant.
 Bring either a Jello salad or a potato scallop.
 Corinne is trying to decide whether to go to

medical school or to go to law school.


Conjunctive adverb
Conjunctive adverb

A conjunctive adverb can join two main clauses


using semi colon(;). The conjunctive adverbs
such as however, moreover, nevertheless,
These are used to create complex
relationships between ideas.

MAIN CLAUSE + ; + conjunctive adverb + , + MAIN CLAUSE


Sentences of Conjunctive Adverb
 The dark skies and distant thunder dissuaded
Clarice from her afternoon run; moreover, she
had thirty calculus problems to solve for her
morning class.
 Leon's apartment complex does not allow dogs

over thirty pounds; otherwise, he would have


bought the gangly Great Dane puppy playing in
the pet store window.
 The cat ate a bowlful of tuna; then, to the

squirrels' delight, the fat feline fell asleep in the


rocking chair.
FAQ

(Frequently Asked
Questions)
FAQ
Whatis the difference
between Coordinating
Conjunction and
Conjunctive Adverb?
FAQ

Can Conjunction be
used in the beginning
of sentence?
FAQ

Are While and Whilst


interchangeable?
FAQ
 Which one is correct?

“Me and my wife ”


or
“My wife and I ”
FAQ
CanI use comma(,)
before but?
FAQ
Can I use nor without
neither?
FAQ
Which one is correct?

“Three hundred Forty Two” or


“Three hundred and Forty
Two”
Exercise
Excercise
 I wanted to see a scary movie; however, my
friend wanted to see a comedy
 Bring either a Jello salad or a potato scallop.
 Daniel's uncle claimed that he spent most of

his youth dancing on


rooftops and swallowing goldfish
Excercise
 Gerald had to begin his thesis over
again when his computer crashed.
 The explosion destroyed not only the

school but also the neighbouring pub.


  I went swimming although it was cold.
Excercise
 Apple and oranges are fruits.
 Not only I was working but also my friend was

assisting me.
 We really need to go to the mall; in addition,

we should see a movie.


 They gamble, yet they don't smoke
Excercise
 Because he loved acting, he refused to give
up his dream of being in the movies.
 Since it is raining today, you should bring an

umbrella along.
 It rained hard; moreover, lightening flashed

and thunder boomed


Excercise
 The law does not permit drinking and driving
anytime; otherwise, there would be many
more accidents.
  He deserved the prize, for he worked really

hard
 For dessert, you may have either cake or ice

cream.
 Bret enjoys video games; therefore, he is a

crazy nerd.
Q&A
Question and Answers
Sorry guy

Thanks for watching.Stay blessed


Allah Hafiz

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