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Definition A conjunction is a part of speech that connects word, phrases, or clauses that are called the conjuncts of the conjunction. Examples: and, but, if etc
Types of Conjunction There are three types of conjunctions Coordinating- connects words used in the same way. Correlative-pairs of words that conmectword used in the same way Subordinating-used to begin subordinating clauses or adverb clauses
Coordinating conjunctions Cordinating conjunctions are given below :- For And Nor But Or Yet So • Use thses to combine two subjects, two predicates, two clause. The words/ phrases/ clauses you are combining must be the same
Correlative conjunctions Used to join subjects, objects, predicates and other sentence parts Common correlative conjunctions • Both….and • Either….or • Neither….nor • Wheather….or • Not only…. But also • Eg. Their eye lenses are not only long but also cylindrical.
Subordinating conjunctions Some of the subordinating conjunctions are also prepositions. • Example:– • Before the sun had risen, we left for the cabin. • Before is subordinating conjunctions. The subject of that clause is sun ; the verb is had risen. • Before sunrise, we left for the cabin. • Before is a preposition in this sentence.