Proper Coordination

Conjunctive Adverb

Conjunctive adverb is the adverb that can also be used as conjunction. It is also
shows comparison, contrast, sequence, cause-effect or other relationships between
ideas. Examples are: accordingly, nevertheless, hence, likewise, furthermore,
otherwise, however, instead, etc.

Examples:
1. Amy practiced the piano; meanwhile, her brother practiced the violin.
2. The dark skies and distant thunder dissuaded Clarice from her afternoon run;
moreover, she had thirty calculus problems to solve for her morning class.

Rules:
When the conjunctive adverb is:
In the end of the main clause = main clause + ; + conjunctive adverb +, + main
clause
e.g. These things really happened; otherwise, I wouldnt have claimed to have
seen them.

In the middle of the clause = main clause + , + conjunctive adverb +, + main
clause
e.g. Maria declined Jeffs third invitation to go out. This young man is determined,
nevertheless, to take her to dinner one night soon.

At the beginning of the sentence = conjunctive clause + ,
e.g. John was tired after a long day at school. Therefore, he immediately took a
nap when he got home.

Conjunction

The conjunction is used to link/connect words, phrases and clauses.

Kinds of Conjunction

1. Coordinating Conjunctions

Coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases or clauses that are of equal
importance or have the same grammatical structure within a sentence. These are for,
and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

Examples:
1. She must have been tired, for she fell asleep the moment she inclined her head.
2. I like sweet things, but I prefer savory dishes.
When coordinating conjunction joins independent clause, place a comma before
the conjunction.
e.g. They do not gamble, nor they smoke.

When and is used with the last word of a list, a comma is optional.
e.g. He drinks beer, whisky, and wine.
He drinks beer, whisky and wine.

2. Correlative Conjunction

Correlative conjunction is a paired conjunction that links balanced words,
phrases, and clauses. These are neither nor, either or, both... and, not... but, not only...
but also, etc.

Examples:
1. I see youre in the mood not for dessert but appetizers. Ill help you with those too.
2. Professor Wilson not only requires a 3,000-word research essay but also assigns
a 500-word reaction paper every single week.

When you use correlative conjunction about verb agreement- if you connect two
subjects the second one must agree with the verb.
e.g. Every single evening either the horned owl or the squabbling cats wake
Samantha with their racket.

About in pronoun agreement- if you connect two antecedents, the second one
must agree with the pronoun.
e.g. Neither Mary nor the cousins expressed their disappointment when blind
Aunt Sophie set down the plate of burnt hamburgers.


















CONJUNCTIVE ADVERB
Ex.
-The dark skies and distant thunder dissuaded Clarice from her afternoon run; moreover, she had thirty
calculus problems to solve for her morning class.
-You must do your homework; otherwise, you might get a bad grade.
-Amy practiced the piano; meanwhile, her brother practiced the violin.
-Conjunctive adverbs act like conjunctions; however, they are adverbs.
-March was unusually warm, with temperatures in the teens; therefore, the snow was entirely gone by
month's end.
Leon's apartment complex does not allow dogs over thirty pounds; otherwise, he would have
bought the gangly Great Dane puppy playing in the pet store window.
-Erin finished her science essay; meanwhile, Eric worked on his math problems.
-Bret enjoys video games; therefore, he is a crazy nerd.
The porch was beginning to sag. The paint, moreover, was flaking.
My daughter's team won the game. Afterward, the girls celebrated with pizza and ice cream.
-Marion needed to be home early. Consequently, she left work at 3 p.m.

COORDINATING CONJUNCTION
Ex.
-Ram likes tea, but Anthony likes coffee.
-They gamble and they smoke.
-She must have been tired, for she fell asleep the moment she inclined her head.
-Soto has always been nervous in large gatherings, so it is no surprise that he avoids crowds of his
adoring fans.
-I like sweet things, but I prefer savoury dishes.
Ulysses wants to play for Conn, but he has had trouble meeting the academic requirements.
That is not what I meant to say, nor should you interpret my statement as an admission of guilt.
The visitors complained loudly about the heat, yet they continued to play golf every day.
Ulysses spent his summer studying basic math, writing, and reading comprehension.
Tashonda sent in her applications and waited by the phone for a response.

The waiters served sandwiches and cakes.
(joins two nouns)
The manager, his deputy, or his secretary will be with you in a moment.
(joins three nouns)
He is a small but aggressive dog.
(joins two adjectives)
He typed the letter quickly but accurately.
(joins two adverbs)
She must be able to sing and dance.
(joins two verbs)
She must be able to sing like a rock star, and dance like a ballerina.
(joins two phrases)
She must be able to sing, and she must be able to dance.
(joins two clauses)

CORRELATIVE CONJUNCTION
Ex.
-Neither the potted ivy on the counter nor the dirty dishes in the sink have enjoyed water on their
surfaces for the past week.
-Professor Wilson not only requires a 3,000-word research essay but also assigns a 500-word reaction
paper every single week.
-I see youre in the mood not for dessert but appetizers. Ill help you with those too.
-Not only the young girl but also the old man had a great time at the ice-skating competition.
-You either do your work or prepare for a trip to the office.
-Not only is he handsome, but he is also brilliant.
-Neither the basketball team nor the football team is doing well.
-Both the cross country team and the swimming team are doing well.
-Whether you stay or you go, it's your decision.
-Just as many Americans love basketball, so many Canadians love ice hockey.
as/as - Bowling isnt as fun as skeet shooting.
such/that - Such was the nature of their relationship that they never would have made it even if
theyd wanted to.
scarcely/when - I had scarcely walked in the door when I got the call and had to run right back
out again.
as many/as - There are as many curtains as there are windows.
no sooner/than - Id no sooner lie to you than strangle a puppy.
rather/than - Shed rather play the drums than sing.