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Conjunctions

Conjunctions. Coordinate Conjunctions. Conjunctions are called connecters---they join things together. The most common conjunctions are and , but and or . These conjunctions are called coordinate conjunctions.

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Conjunctions

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  1. Conjunctions

  2. Coordinate Conjunctions • Conjunctions are called connecters---they join things together. • The most common conjunctions are and, but and or. • These conjunctions are called coordinate conjunctions. • They connect together things of equal importance such as a list of adjectives, adverbs, and even sentences.

  3. Coordinate Conjunctions • Each coordinate conjunction indicates a different relationship between the words that they connect. • The coordinate conjunction and joins or adds similar things together: • We are studying math and science. (nouns) • The car was old and rusty. (adjectives) • He went in the front door and out the back door. (prepositions). • You can walk or wait for the next bus. (verbs)

  4. Coordinate Conjunctions • The coordinate conjunction but shows a contrast or a difference between ideas: • The construction worker worked quickly but carefully. (contrast of adverbs) • We can close the door but we must leave the window open. (contrast of independent sentences) • That test was difficult but fair. (contrast of predicate adjectives)

  5. Coordinate Conjunctions • The coordinate conjunction or provides a choice between ideas. • Examples: • You may walk home or wait for the next bus. • Would you prefer chocolate cake or chocolate pie? • Students may study Spanish or French.

  6. Correlative Conjunctions • Correlative conjunctions connect things together just like coordinate conjunctions. • However, correlative conjunctions are used in pairs (more than a one word conjunction). • Correlative conjunctions make an even stronger connection between ideas.

  7. Correlative Conjunctions • Here are the most common correlative conjunctions: • Both…and • Either…or • Neither…nor • Whether…or • Not only…but also

  8. Correlative Conjunctions • Examples: • Both the salad bowl and the dinner plate were broken during shipping. • Either Roger or Jane will return the broken package. • Neither Tom nor Mary will drive in such weather conditions. • Not only is Joe sick with the flu but Don is also sick with the flu.

  9. Summary • Conjunctions are used to connect words or a group of words together. • And, but, or are the most common coordinate conjunctions. • There are also correlative conjunctions. • Correlative conjunctions are used in pairs.

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