A Conjunction is a part of speech that connects two words, sentences, phrases or clauses together. There are three basic types of conjunctions: coordination conjunctions, correlative conjunctions, and subordination conjunctions. Coordinating Conjunctions Coordinating Conjunctions are words used to connect similar group of words. • And, for, or, yet, but, nor and so. E.g. She was tired yet, ready to party Correlative Conjunctions Correlative Conjunctions are used to connect similar words of groups of words. Unlike Correlative Conjunctions, however, they always come in pairs. • Both………and • Neither……….Nor • Whether …….. Or • Either………. Or • Not Only…….But also E.g. I lost both my necklace and rings at the party. Subordinating Conjunctions Subordinating Conjunctions are used to connect two complete ideas by making one of the ideas independent on other. • After, although, before, till, unless, as if, as long as, than, and whenever. E.g. As soon as my I saw my sister. I ran and gave her a hug.
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