Study With BR Sir: Conjunction, Types, Uses with Examples

Define Conjunction, Types, Uses with Examples

What is a Conjunction?

A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence. It helps to join ideas smoothly and logically.

Type	Use	Examples
1. Coordinating Conjunctions	Join words, phrases, or independent clauses of equal importance	and, but, or, nor, for, so, yet
2. Subordinating Conjunctions	Join dependent (subordinate) clauses to main clauses	because, although, since, if, when, while, after
3. Correlative Conjunctions	Paired conjunctions that work together	either...or, neither...nor, both...and, not only...but also

· Join two equal parts (words, phrases, or independent clauses).

· Use: To add, contrast, choose, cause/effect, or show unexpected results.

Examples:

· I want to go to the park, and she wants to come too.

· He is tired, but he will finish the work.

· You can have tea or coffee.

Mnemonic to remember: FANBOYS
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So

· Connect a dependent clause to an independent clause.

· Show cause, condition, time, contrast, purpose, etc.

Examples:

· I stayed home because it was raining.

· Although he was tired, he finished his homework.

· She will call you when she arrives.

· Work in pairs to join equal sentence elements.

· Often used for choices, combinations, or contrasts.

Examples:

· Either you study hard or you will fail.

· Neither the teacher nor the students were present.

· She is not only smart but also hardworking.

· Coordinating: Join similar elements, show addition, contrast, or choice.

· Subordinating: Link dependent and independent clauses, show relationships like time, cause, condition.

· Correlative: Join paired elements to show choices or combinations.