Grammar: Conjunction - JSS2 English language Lesson Note

Conjunctions

Conjunctions are words used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause, such as ‘and’, ‘but’, ‘if’, etc.

There are three main types of conjunctions:

Coordinating Conjunctions: These conjunctions join two equally important ideas. 
Examples include ‘and’, ‘but’, ‘or’, ‘so’, ‘yet’, ‘for’, and ‘nor’. For instance, “I want to play football, but it’s raining outside.”

And: I like to play football and basketball.
But: I want to go to the park, but it's too hot outside.
 Or: You can have tea or coffee.

Subordinating Conjunctions: These conjunctions join a dependent clause (a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence) to an independent clause (a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence).
 Examples include ‘although’, ‘because’, ‘since’, ‘unless’, etc. For example, “We will go to the park unless it rains.”

Although: Although it was raining, they decided to go for a walk.
    Because: I am happy because I passed my exam.
    Unless: We will not go to the picnic unless the weather improves.

Correlative Conjunctions: These conjunctions work in pairs to join phrases or words that carry equal importance within a sentence.
 Examples include ‘either/or’, ‘neither/nor’, ‘not only/but also’, etc. For instance, “You can either stay here or come with us.”

Either/Or: You can either study now or play later.
    Neither/Nor: He is neither intelligent nor hardworking.
    Not only/But also: She is not only a good player but also a great team leader.