Conjunctions Flashcard

A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences or coordinates words in the same clause.

There are three types of conjunctions: coordinating conjunctions, subordinating conjunctions, and correlative conjunctions.

FANBOYS stands for For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So, which are coordinating conjunctions.

A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses that are similar or equal.

I want to go to the park and play soccer.

'But' is used to show contrast between two ideas or statements.

'Or' presents an alternative, while 'nor' is used to present a negative alternative.

'Neither...nor' is used to connect two negative alternatives, e.g., 'He is neither happy nor sad.'

A subordinating conjunction connects an independent clause with a dependent clause.

Examples include 'because', 'although', 'if', and 'when'.