Conjunctions are parts of speech that connect words, phrases, clauses, or sentences. There are three kinds of conjunctions: coordinating, paired, and subordinating. Coordinating conjunctions: These include "or", "and", and "but". Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, and clauses of equal importance. For example, "They bought apples, pears, and oranges". Correlative conjunctions: These include "and/or" and "not only/but also". Subordinating conjunctions: These include "since", "because", and "when". Conjunctive adverbs: These are adverbs that join one clause to another. They... Show more Conjunctions are parts of speech that connect words, phrases, clauses, or sentences. There are three kinds of conjunctions: coordinating, paired, and subordinating. Coordinating conjunctions: These include "or", "and", and "but". Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, and clauses of equal importance. For example, "They bought apples, pears, and oranges". Correlative conjunctions: These include "and/or" and "not only/but also". Subordinating conjunctions: These include "since", "because", and "when". Conjunctive adverbs: These are adverbs that join one clause to another. They can also demonstrate relationships such as cause and effect, contrast, and sequence. Conjunctive adverbs include "however" and "therefore". Other common conjunctions: "But, "Although, "While, "For, "If. Show less
Conjunctions are parts of speech that connect words, phrases, clauses, or sentences. There are three kinds of conjunctions: coordinating, paired, and subordinating.
Coordinating conjunctions: These include "or", "and", and "but". Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, and clauses of equal importance. For example, "They bought apples, pears, and oranges". Correlative conjunctions: These include "and/or" and "not only/but also". Subordinating conjunctions: These include "since", "because", and "when". Conjunctive adverbs: These are adverbs that join one clause to another. They can also demonstrate relationships such as cause and effect, contrast, and sequence. Conjunctive adverbs include "however" and "therefore".
Other common conjunctions: "But, "Although, "While, "For, "If.
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