Conjunctions
What are conjunctions?
Conjunctions
Conjuction is the most important term in grammar. Without conjuction we can’t form any sentence. Conjuction is th glue that hold world, clauses and phrases together.
We use conjuction in sentence making process. Conjuction are words used as joiners. Conjuction is backbone of a sentence.
A Conjuction is a part of speech that is used to connect world as well as clauses or sentences conjuction are considered to be invariable grammar particles and they may or may not may stand between items they conjoin.
There are three types of conjunction –
1) Coordinating conjuction –
Coordinating conjuction is join two words, phrase or clauses which are parallel in structure.
Main seven coordinating conjuctions are and, but,so,yet, for, nor, or
Example – Pizza and Burger are my favorite snacks.
2) Subordinating conjuction-
This type of conjuctions is used in linking two clauses together. It’s join elements of an unparallel sentence structure.
Example – when he was washing my car , I went to the store.
3) Correlative conjuction-
Correlative Conjuction link parts of a sentence together. Correlative conjugation are paired words. It joins words or phrases having reciprocal or complementary relationship.
Example- This cookie contains neither chocolate nor nuts.
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– Written By Rupali Gadekar
Conjunction is a very important part of our grammar learning. It is a very important part of the 8 parts of speech. Grammar without conjunction is impossible to understand. So let’s learn it.
Conjunction definition:-
Conjunction is kind of parts of speech which is a used to join two words, phrases and sentences.
Example:- and, so or, but, as, because, yet, though, when, etc.
I don’t want to go because I am sick.
I want a pen and a pencil.
I was so happy so I went out.
In this sentences you can see the words so, because, and is use to join two words sentences and phrases so it is conjunction.
Types of conjunction:-
There are three kinds of conjunction, which can help us to identify the conjunction from the sentences, so the three types are-
Coordinating conjunction
Subordinating conjunction
Correlative conjunction
Coordinating conjunction:- coordinating conjunction is a kind of conjunction which is use to connect two equally important words, sentences and phrases.
Example:- and, nor, but, yet, or, so ,soon etc
I like to wear a jeans and a top.
She is stubborn but loyal.
I can have tea or coffee.
I have a headache so I eat medicine.
Subordinating conjunction:-
subordinating conjunction is a kind of conjunction which is use to connect independent clause to a dependent clause.
Example:- although, as, before, once, weather, if,because etc.
Always wash your hand before eating.
If she wasn’t there , I can be in a big trouble.
I can’t go school because I am sick.
You can go now as your work is over.
Correlative conjunction:- Correlative conjunction is a kind is a group of conjunction which is use to connect sentences.
Example:- either-or, neither-nor, as-as, no sooner, rather-than, both -and, not only-but also etc.
She can use both her right and left hand.
If you want to win the race run as fast as you can.
He is neither a good man nor kind.
Satyajit ray is not only a film maker but also a writer.
– Written By Ishita Gupta
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