FAPA ENGLISH V A BRIEF EXPLANATION OF CONJUNCTIONS

By Linda Bryson (http://www.gsu.edu/~wwwesl/egw/bryson.htm) A conjunction is a word that links words, phrases, or clauses. There are three types of conjunctions: coordinating conjunctions, correlative conjunctions, and subordinating conjunctions. Coordinating conjunctions may join single words, or they may join groups of words, but they must always join similar elements: e.g. subject+subject, verb phrase+verb phrase, sentence+sentence. When a coordinating conjunction is used to join elements, the element becomes a compound element. Correlative conjunctions also connect sentence elements of the same kind: however, unlike coordinating conjunctions, correlative conjunctions are always used in pairs. Subordinating conjunctions, the largest class of conjunctions, connect subordinate clauses to a main clause. These conjunctions are adverbs used as conjunctions. The following tables show examples of the various types of conjunctions and some sample sentences using the conjunctions. Since coordinating conjunctions and correlative conjunctions are closed sets of words, all are included in the list. Subordinating conjunctions are a larger class of words; therefore, only a few of the more common ones are included in this list. COORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS F A N B O Y S for and nor but or yet so An easy way to remember these six conjunctions is to think of the word FANBOYS. Each of the letters in this somewhat unlikely word is the first letter of one of the coordinating conjunctions. Remember, when using a conjunction to join two sentences, use a comma before the conjunction. EXAMPLES AND SENTENCES: CONJUNCTION WHAT IS LINKED SAMPLE SENTENCES and noun phrase+noun We have tickets for the symphony and the opera. phrase but sentence+sentence The orchestra rehearses on Tuesday, but the chorus rehearses on Wednesday. or verb+verb Have you seen or heard the opera by Scott Joplin?

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sentence+sentence

I wanted to sit in the front of the balcony, so I ordered my tickets early. CORRELATIVE CONJUNCTIONS

both...and not only...but also either...or neither...nor whether...or Remember, correlative conjunctions are always used in pairs. They join similar elements.When joining singular and plural subjects, the subject closest to the verb determines whether the verb is singular or plural. EXAMPLES AND SENTENCES: CONJUNCTIONS WHAT IS LINKED SAMPLE SENTENCE both...and subject+subject Both my sister and my brother play the piano. either...or noun+noun Tonight's program is either Mozart or Beethoven. neither...nor subject+subject Neither the orchestra nor the chorus was able to overcome the terrible acoustics in the church not only...but also sentence+sentence Not only does Sue raise money for the symphony, but she also ushers at all of their concerts. SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS TIME after before when while since until CAUSE + EFFECT because since now that as in order that so OPPOSITION although though even though whereas while CONDITION if unless only if whether or not even if in case (that)

Subordinating conjunctions, (subordinators) are most important in creating subordinating clauses. These adverbs that act like conjunctions are placed at the front of the clause. The adverbial clause can come either before or after the main clause. Subordinators are usually a single word, but there are also a number of multi-word subordinators that function like a single subordinating conjunction. They can be classified according to their use in regard to time, cause and effect, opposition, or condition. Remember, put a comma at the end of the adverbial phrase when it precedes the main clause. EXAMPLES AND SENTENCES: CONJUNCTION SAMPLE SENTENCE after We are going out to eat after we finish taking the test. since Since we have lived in Atlanta, we have gone to every exhibit at the High 2

while although even if because

Museum. While I was waiting in line for the Matisse Exhibit, I ate my lunch. Although the line was long and the wait over two hours, the exhibit was well worth it Even if you have already bought your ticket, you will still need to wait in line. I love Matisse's works because he uses color so brilliantly.

CONJUNCTIVE ADVERBS
by Robert Harris http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm Conjunctive adverbs make up an even stronger category of conjunctions. They show logical relationships between two independent sentences, between sections of paragraphs, or between entire paragraphs. Conjunctive adverbs are so emphatic that they should be used sparingly; however, when used appropriately, they can be quite effective. Conjunctive Adverbs also hence however still likewise otherwise therefore conversely rather Examples:

consequently furthermore nevertheless instead moreover then thus meanwhile accordingly

If the salmon is grilled, I will have that; otherwise, I might have the chicken. James has a garage full of wood working tools. He might, however, have some metric wrenches, too. I do not recommend that you play with a stick of dynamite lit at both ends. Rather, a ham sandwich would be better for you.

Relative pronouns and relative adjectives are also used to join ideas together by creating adjective or noun clauses, which allow a writer to create smoother, more flowing and effective sentences by combining ideas.

Relative Pronouns and Relative Adjectives who whom whose whoever whomever Examples:

which that what whichever whatever

This is the man who sells peanuts. Tell me what you want. Hers is an idea that I would like to think through. The shirts, which are in the laundry, will need ironing.

Adverbs of time, place, and sequence are actually transitions of logic, but as such they also have conjunctive force, because they connect ideas by showing a time relationship. Adverbs of Time, Place, and Sequence earlier next lastly later before after Examples:

then now soon here there today

first second third fourth eventually tomorrow

The twilight glides away. Soon night will awake. First, get a pad and pencil. Next, find a quiet place to think.

Expletives are closely related to conjunctive adverbs. The "official" line on expletives is that they convey no meaning of their own but instead serve only to emphasize the statement to which they are attached. As such, then, they technically do not show a logical relationship like time or cause between ideas, and that fact prevents them from being true-blue conjunctive adverbs. But it could be argued that expletives create a relationship of emphasis between ideas: this new idea is important in light of what preceded it. Indeed, that is why they are included here.

Expletives of course indeed naturally after all in short I hope at least remarkably Examples:

in fact I think it seems in brief clearly I suppose assuredly definitely

to be sure without doubt for all that on the whole in any event importantly certainly naturally

The flashlight hit the floor and broke into a hundred pieces. At least there was a candle in the room. They all began to use appropriate expletives in their writing. They were convinced, I suppose, by the excellent examples. The conjunction list has left the building. On the whole, I hope you enjoyed it.