Types of conjuntions

1. OTEIMA UNIVERSIDAD
Conjunctions
By
Professor
Diana Moreno

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TYPES OF CONJUNTIONS
1.Coordinating conjunctions: are single words that join similar words or phrases or elements.
Examples :
a-Dancing is my favorite hobby, and I take lessons every Thursday evening.
• Dancing is my favorite hobby = independent clause
• And = coordinating conjunction
• I take lessons every Thursday = independent clause
b-Christopher applied to work at a bookstore, but they chose to hire someone with more
experience.
Christopher applied to work at a bookstore = independent clause
• But = coordinating conjunction
• They chose to hire someone with more experience = independent clause

3. 2-Subordinating conjunctions: are parts of speech that join dependent clauses
to independent clauses.
Examples:
1-My father believes that I should be a writer.
2-He inspires me always because he believes in me.
3-He works so hard that he can provide everything we need.
4- I trust him because he is a trustworthy person.
5-My life will be blessed if I fulfill his dreams.
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4. 3-Correlative conjunctions: Correlative Conjunctions are pairs of words that
work together to connect two parts of a sentence that hold an equal value, or correlate with one
another.
Example:
1-Either/Or: I will either go to Costa Rica or Panama for vacation.
2-Neither/Nor : Neither the dogs nor the wild raccoons would eat the stew he made.
3-Not only/But also: My new supervisor not only has exciting new ideas but also helps to
bring them to life.