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    This document defines and provides examples of different types of conjunctions: - Coordinating conjunctions like FANBOYS (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) connect elements of equal importance. - Correlative conjunctions like either/or and neither/nor come in pairs used in different parts of a sentence. - Subordinating conjunctions like because, although connect independent and dependent clauses and indicate time, concession, comparison, cause, condition, and place. Proper use follows rules like placing commas before coordinating conjunctions joining independent clauses.

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    This document defines and provides examples of different types of conjunctions: - Coordinating conjunctions like FANBOYS (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) connect elements of equal importance. - Correlative conjunctions like either/or and neither/nor come in pairs used in different parts of a sentence. - Subordinating conjunctions like because, although connect independent and dependent clauses and indicate time, concession, comparison, cause, condition, and place. Proper use follows rules like placing commas before coordinating conjunctions joining independent clauses.

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    This document defines and provides examples of different types of conjunctions: - Coordinating conjunctions like FANBOYS (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) connect elements of equal importance. - Correlative conjunctions like either/or and neither/nor come in pairs used in different parts of a sentence. - Subordinating conjunctions like because, although connect independent and dependent clauses and indicate time, concession, comparison, cause, condition, and place. Proper use follows rules like placing commas before coordinating conjunctions joining independent clauses.

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    Conjunction is a word used to connect

    clauses or sentences or to coordinate


    words in the same clause (e.g. and, but, if ).
    --a conjunction is a part of speech that
    connects words, phrases, or clauses that
    are called the conjuncts of the
    conjunctions. 
    Examples of subordinating conjunctions
    are if, although, though, after, before,
    because, as if, unless, until, when, while,
    etc
    Types of Conjunction
    1. Coordinating Conjunctions: 
    Coordinating conjunction definition is as
    follows, the conjunction that joins two
    elements that have equal syntactic
    importance and grammatical rank. They can
    join two independent clauses, two phrases,
    two adjectives, two verbs or two nouns. 
    There are seven coordinating conjunctions,
    they are - for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and
    so. The easiest way to remember these
    conjunctions is with an acronym called
    FANBOYS.

    Rules for using the Coordinating Conjunctions:
    There are a few rules which have to be followed during
    the use of suitable conjunctions along with the usage of
    words in specific situations:

    a. When the coordinating conjunction connects two


    independent clauses, a comma has to be used before
    that conjunction.
    Example: I wanted to go shopping, but my friend wants
    to go to a movie.
    b. When coordinating conjunction is joining
    two phrases or words, a comma is not used
    before the conjunction.

    Example: I like to ride bikes and swim.

    C. A comma is optional when coordinating


    conjunction is used with more than two items.
    2. Correlative Conjunctions: 
    These are a kind of tag-team conjunctions. They
    come in pairs where they are used in different
    places. 
      Examples: either/or, neither/nor, not only/but
    also, whether/or, not/but.

    Example:
    I either want a chocolate cake or pastry.
    She neither likes tea nor coffee.
    3. Subordinating Conjunctions: 
    The subordinating conjunction meaning and
    examples are provided here. These are the types of
    conjunctions that help to join dependent clauses with
    independent clauses. Some of the common
    subordinating conjunctions are “since, because,
    though, as, although, while, and whereas”. Sometimes
    the adverbs can also act as conjunctions such as,
    “until, after, or before”. 
     
    Example: I can stay here until the clock
    strikes nine.

    It is not mandatory to have the


    subordinating conjunctions in the middle of
    the sentence, but it has to be a part of the
    dependent clause. The dependent clause is
    also called the subordinate clause or
    subordinating sentences. 
     
    The dependent clause has two specific
    qualities:

    a. It cannot act as it’s a sentence.


    b. It depends on the independent clause to
    provide a complete meaning.
     
    Types of Subordinating Conjunctions
    The subordinating conjunctions are categorized
    by meaning:
    1. Time: When the main clause is performed or
    will be performed, the time-related conjunctions
    establish a period. 
    Example: as soon as, once, before, still, whenever.
    I will clean the house after the relatives are gone.
    2. Concession:
    By providing the additional information the
    concession conjunctions help to redefine the
    meaning of the main clause. It highlights the action
    that has happened in the hindrance or obstacle. 
    Example: although, even though, as though.
    She wrote my article even though it is assigned to
    me.
    3. Comparison: It helps to establish the connection
    between the words by providing a correlation. 
    Example: though, whereas, just as, in contrast to.
    You will complete the work fastly whereas I need
    some more time.
    4. Cause: It defines the reason the main clause was
    performed. 
    Example: because, since, so that. 
    My father always inspires me because he believes in
    me.
    5. Condition:
    It provides the rules under which the main clause
    works. 
    Example: If, in case, even if, unless.
    In case my sister suggests buying this dress, then I
    will go for it.
    6.Place: It defines the place where the action or the
    activities occur. 
    Example: wherever, whereas.
    I will place the conjunctions wherever it is necessary.

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