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Coordinating conjunctions
Coordinating conjunctions join together clauses of equal importance.
Some examples of coordinating conjunctions are - and, but, or,
Use of 'and'
'And' is used as a conjunction when the words or phrases are of equal importance and both conditions exist. Other words that can be used in place of and are: moreover, in addition to, along with, plus, as well as, further more
- Tom and Harry play hockey.
- A lion and a fox live in this cave.
- We need some gloves and a ball in addition to bats.
- The soldiers rose moreover they cheered the leader.
- We found the thief along with the bags.
- The gurgling stream along with the howling wind added to the charm of the place.
Use of 'but'
The conjunction 'but' is used to show a contradiction between two phrases. Let's say the first phrase leads you to expect a certain event and the second phrase tells you quite a contradictory outcome. In such an event, but, is used.
Other words like: nevertheless, yet, however, can be used in place of 'but'
- He ran, but he missed the bus.
- She studied hard but could not score well in the test.
- The hill was very steep but the old man could climb it easily.
- Sharon fell from the horse nevertheless she did not cry.
- The lion was hungry yet it did not attack Androcles.
- He is from England however he speaks Chinese very well.
Use of 'Or'
When we need to express a choice between two words or phrases we use 'or'. Here only one of the two conditions exists.
Example:
Would you take a cup of tea or coffee?
Shall we buy a book or a toy?
Sit on the bench or on the grass.
Are you tired or shall we go out for a walk?
Correlative conjunctions:
Conjunctions used in pairs are correlative conjunctions
Either..... or | Either Peter or John has taken the book. |
Neither.....nor | It is neither hot nor tasty. |
Both.....and | My sister is both smart and intelligent. |
Whether..... or | Tell me whether you know the route or not. |
Not only..... but also | Not only is she bad but also stuborn. |
Compound conjunctions
Compound conjunctions are groups of words that behave like conjunctions.
In order that, on condition that, provided that, as soon as
Conjunction | Usage |
In order that | I bought all the books in order that you may study |
On condition that | The teacher excused him on condition that he would not repeat the mistake. |
Even if | Sarah would not marry him even if he proposed to her. |
So that | I kept away my work so that I could spend time with my daughters |
Provided that | You can take leave provided that you work overtime later |
As though | Rex behaves as though he is the boss. |
As well as | Monica as well as veronica was present there |
As soon as | Mr. Ford plans to pay off his loan as soon as he gets his bonus. |
As if | It looks as if there is going to be a storm. |
Subordinating conjunction
A subordinating conjunction joins a clause to another on which it depends for its full meaning. The chief subordinating conjunctions are after, because, if, that, though, although, till, before, unless.
- I will not go to the market if it rains.
- The situation 'I will not go to the market' is dependant on the condition 'if it rains'.
- You could go and play after you have done the dishes.
- King Midas was unhappy because his daughter turned to gold.
- You must dig the earth till you find water.