The document outlines the types of conjunctions used in English grammar, specifically focusing on coordinating and subordinating conjunctions. It explains compound and complex sentences, providing definitions and examples for each type. Additionally, it includes practice sentences for both coordinating and subordinating conjunctions.

1. An Introduction to
Conjunctions
are…
Compound Sentences
•Coordinating Conjunctions
– FANBOYS
Complex Sentences
•Subordinating Conjunctions
– A WHITE BUS

2. Important Definitions
Clause: a group of words that contains a subject and
a verb
Independent clause: a group of words that contains a
subject and verb and expresses a complete thought
(complete sentence)
Dependent clause: a group of words that contains a
subject and verb but does NOT expresses a
complete thought (incomplete sentence)
Conjunction: a word used in writing to join words
or parts of a sentence together

3. Compound Sentence
• Made up of 2 independent clauses
• We call these 2 clauses coordinate clauses
when combined
• The 2 clauses are of equal importance
• A coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS)
connects the 2 clauses

4. The Seven Coordinating Conjunctions
 For
 And
 Nor
 But
 Or
 Yet
 So
**Bonus: You can also use a semicolon ( ; )

5. Complex Sentence
• Made up of 1 independent and 1 dependent clause
• When combined, we call the independent clause a main
clause and the dependent clause a subordinate clause
• The main clause is more important than the dependent
clause
• A subordinating conjunction (A WHITE BUS) connects
the 2 clauses
– Subordinating conjunctions introduce the subordinate
(dependent) clause in a complex sentence

6. A List of Subordinating Conjunctions

7. Coordinating
Conjunctions Practice
1. I wanted to get a huge TV, but I only got a
flat screen.
2. Billy Bob and Robert went to get ice-
cream, but it was all sold out.
3. Annie got scared when she saw a ghost, so
Annie ran far, far away.
4. Ben thought he was being funny, but he
got a detention.

8. Subordinating Conjunctions
Practice
1. When I got my test back, I was very happy.
2. Before I went bed, I listened to my
I-pod.
3. Although I failed my test, I was still proud of
myself.
4. Until my mom came to pick me up, I would
wait at the school.
5. I told my friend I could not go to her house
because I was going skating.