Grammar Topic
Conjunctions: Connecting Words
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Explanation
A conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence. Without conjunctions, speech would be choppy and unnatural.
Coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) connect equal elements: bread and butter, I wanted to go but it was raining.
Subordinating conjunctions (because, although, while, when, before, after, until, if, unless) connect dependent clauses to independent clauses showing cause, time, condition, or contrast.
Correlative conjunctions work in pairs: both...and, either...or, neither...nor, not only...but also.
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Examples
Coordinating (And): I like tea and coffee. She is smart and beautiful.
Coordinating (But): I wanted to go, but it was raining. She is poor but honest.
Coordinating (Or): Would you like tea or coffee? We can go by bus or train.
Subordinating (Because): I stayed home because I was sick.
Subordinating (Although): Although it was cold, we went for a walk.
Subordinating (If): If it rains, we will stay home.
Correlative: Both she and I are students. Either come early or call me.
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