Lesson 120

CONJUCTIONS

What is Conjuction?

– A conjuction is a part of speech that is used to connect two or more than two words, phrases, clauses in a sentence.

Here are the different types of conjuctions that are commonly used.

Coordinating conjunctions: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So, etc.

Examples:

1. The theme of tonight’s party is yet to decide.

2. Angela is good at singing but poor in dancing.

Subordinating conjunctions: although, whether, while, when, before, etc.

Examples:

1. Although Amy is from rich family, she still remains humble.

2. Tony and Alex are thinking wether to buy a bicycle or not.

3. While I was walking on the street, I meet one of my friends.

Correlative Conjunctions: not only- but also, either-or, neither-nor

Examples:

1. She became famous not only in their country but also abroad.

2. They can have either whiskey or wine.

3. Neither my friend nor her mother likes sweets.