Types of Conjunctions Coordinating Correlative Subordinating Conjunctions are

Types of Conjunctions ~ Coordinating ~Correlative ~Subordinating Conjunctions are “joiner” words

Coordinating Conjunctions n n n A conjunction is a word used to connect words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence. A coordinating conjunction is used to connect similar words or groups of words. The most common coordinating conjunctions are: n And, But, For, Nor, Or, So, Yet

Coordinating Conjunctions n Typically connect words that have the same use in a sentence. n These words may be nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, or adverbs. n Examples: n Do you think he was a greater inventor or statesman? (nouns) n He also bought and ran the school newspaper. (verbs) n She worked repeatedly but consistently to study electricity. (adverbs) n The TV show was successful and entertaining. (adjectives).

Coordinating Conjunctions n n Coordinating conjunctions can also connect prepositional phrases. n I will go to the movies or to the mall. Coordinating conjunctions can connect independent clauses or dependent clauses. n ***When a conjunction joins independent clauses, a comma MUST be used before the conjunction. n n He did not have much formal schooling, but he managed to educate himself. (independent clauses). She was patriotic and served her country in many ways. (independent + dependent clauses)

Correlative Conjunctions n Correlative Conjunctions are pairs of conjunctions that connect similar words or groups of words. n n neither ~ nor n whether ~ or n n either ~ or both ~ and not only ~ but also

Correlative Conjunctions Examples: n Either ~ or I’ll either walk or jog home. n Neither ~ nor Neither you nor I have blue eyes. n Not only ~ but also Not only do I like ELA, but I also like science class. n Both ~ and Leah earned an A in both math and religion. n Whether ~ or We need to decide whether to leave or to stay.

Subordinating Conjunctions Another term for “dependent clause” is “subordinate clause. ” n n When a conjunction begins a subordinate (dependent) clause, it is a Subordinate Conjunction The most common Subordinating Conjunctions are AAAWWUBBIS words

Subordinating Conjunctions As I did my homework, I ate a snack as I did my homework. Notice that if the FIRST CLAUSE has the subordinating conjunction, a comma is used to separate the clauses. Subordinate clauses ALWAYS end in punctuation ~ either a comma or a period.

Subordinating Conjunctions As I did my homework, I ate a snack as I did my homework. The subordinating conjunction attaches itself to an independent clause and makes it dependent (subordinate).

Subordinating Conjunctions As I did my homework, I ate a snack as I did my homework. The sentence is made up of a MIX of BOTH independent and dependent (subordinate) clauses. The word that “connects” the ideas of the clauses is the conjunction (“joiner” word).

AAAWWUBBIS AS ALTHOUGH AFTER WHILE WHEN UNLESS BECAUSE BEFORE IF SINCE

AAAWWUBBIS n n If AAAWWUBBIS clause comes first, it is followed by comma. If AAAWWUBBIS clause comes after independent clause, there is no comma. I studied. (DEP. Clause) I ate a snack. (Both IND. Clauses) (IND. Clause) AS I studied, I ate a snack. (IND. Clause) (DEP. Clause) I ate a snack as I studied.

AAAWWUBBIS ALTHOUGH I studied, I ate a snack. AFTER I studied, I ate a snack after I studied. WHILE I studied, I ate a snack while I studied. WHEN I studied, I ate a snack when I studied. UNLESS I study, I will fail unless I study. Because I studied, I earned an A because I studied. Before I studied, I played basketball before I studied. If I study, I can earn an A if I study. Since I studied, I earned an A since I studied.