It all about conjunction and its types

1. Conjunction
What’s your function ?

2. • Conjunction is a word that connects
words, phrases or sentences to each
other.
Conjunction, what’s your function?

3. •Types of conjunctions:
Conjunction, what’s your function?
Coordinating Conjunction
Correlative Conjunction
Subordinating Conjunction

4. • Join words or groups of words that have
equal grammatical weight in a sentence.
but or so
•
Coordinating Conjunctions
for and nor
yet

5. Shows the reason for the
preceding clause
for
I was tired after my journey. I had been forced
to bike 20 minutes.
I was tired after my journey, for I had been
forced to bike 20 minutes
Coordinating Conjunctions
Independent clause, for
(reason of independent clause)

6. joins two similar ideas…
and this and that
bread and butter
milk and honey
I am tired. I am hungry.
I am tired and hungry.
I did my homework. I cleaned my room.
I did my homework and cleaned my room.
Coordinating Conjunctions

7. shows with negative expressions
nor
Coordinating Conjunctions
Neither my mother nor my father will be able to
attend the party on Sunday.
Neither fruits nor vegetables are grown sufficiently
to supply our needs.

8. joins two contrasting
(opposite) ideas…
but Not this but that
Not apples but oranges
I looked everywhere. I could not find my book.
I looked everywhere but I could not find my book.
He is small. He is strong.
He is small but strong.
Coordinating Conjunctions

9. Coordinating Conjunctions
I asked for a house. I was given a
mouse.
I asked for a house but was given a
mouse.
That photo is attractive but expensive.
but

10. shows a choice between two or
more options…
or
We can go to the movies. We can stay at home.
We can go to the movies or stay at home.
Should I have my bath? Should I have dinner?
Should I have my bath or dinner?
Coordinating Conjunctions
coffee or tea
right or wrong

11. Joins two contrasting ideas
yet
Coordinating Conjunctions
John plays basketball well. John’s favorite sport is
badminton.
John plays basketball, yet his favorite sport is badminton.
He left his house at dawn. He arrived late for his 9:30 class.
He left his house at dawn, yet he aarrived late for his 9:30
class.

12. so
shows that the second idea is a
result of the first idea…
My grandmother is coming to visit. I have to go home
early.
My grandmother is coming to visit so I have to go
home early.
I did not study. I failed my test.
I did not study so I failed my test.
Coordinating Conjunctions

13. Correlative Conjunctions
Join words, phrases, and clauses that are
parallel in grammatical structure and
importance
Parallel structure means joining similar
words, similar phrases, or similar clauses.

14. Correlative Conjunctions :
both…and
neither…nor
either…or
whether…or
Not only…but also

15. 1. Both of the parents and the children protect
the field of millet from the birds.
2. Both teachers and students joined the
competition last festival.
Correlative Conjunctions :
both…and
Nouns

16. Correlative Conjunctions :
either…or
1. Either the father can go hunting or
he can plant millet.
2. Either they stopped dancing or
they drove away the birds.
clauses

17. 1. Neither my father nor my mother will be able
to attend the party on Sunday. Nouns
2. They neither swim very fast nor defend
themselves very well. Verbs/Clauses
Correlative Conjunctions :
neither…nor

18. Correlative Conjunctions :
whether…or
1.You have to accept the offer whether you
like it or not.
2.They are popular animals --- whether in
zoos or in animal shows.

19. Correlative Conjunctions :
not only… but also
1.The day was not only rainy but also hot.
2.The movie was not only thrilling but also
entertaining.

20. Subordinating Conjunctions:
Join an independent and a dependent
clauses. It indicates the relationship between
the clauses and usually introduces the
dependent /subordinate clause.
 A subordinating conjunction makes clear the
relation between two ideas of unequal
importance.

21. Subordinating Conjunctions :
1. Member–nations of the Association of Southeast
Asian Nations (ASEAN) bind themselves
together in friendship and cooperation because
they want for their people the blessings of peace,
freedom, and prosperity.

22. Subordinating Conjunctions :
Most Common Subordinating Conjunctions are:
because
since
So that
Cause/Effect

23. Subordinating Conjunctions :
1. The poor Cambodian farmer is happy because
the war in the region has ended.
2. Since the Japanese are noted for their
discipline, their country is looked up to as a
progressive nation.
3. I studied very hard so that I can graduate with
flying colors.

24. Subordinating Conjunctions :
Time
before
until
when
while
as

25. Subordinating Conjunctions :
1.When individual rights and freedom spread,
people live a more secure life.
2.Bob is very tall while Bill is very short.
3.The Thai excelled in agriculture after they
learned rice production from fellow Asians.

26. Subordinating Conjunctions :
Although
while
Eventhough Concession

27. Subordinating Conjunctions :
1.Asia has managed to achieve excellence
although it suffered greatly from economic
crisis.

28. Subordinating Conjunctions :
Where
Wherever
Place

29. Subordinating Conjunctions :
1. Where there is smoke, there is fire.
2. I will go wherever you ask me to go.

30. Subordinating Conjunctions :
Condition
if
unless
In case

31. Subordinating Conjunctions :
1. If you go, I will go.
2. Sammy will not go to bed unless we
read her a story.

32. Ready
to test yourselves

33. 1. My cats and dogs are great friends.
2.Sam loves to cook but he loves to eat more.
3.I think that Susan or Mary will ask me to the
dance
4.The spotrs car was beautiful but expensive.
5.I never called her back, nor have I regretted
it.
6.It has been years since I saw you last.
7.I saw dolphins swim past the end of the pier
while I was waiting for you.
8.I came because I want to see you.

34. 1. I stopped running so that my knee wouls heal.
2. Neither Tom nor Harry knows where the report
went.
3. Either the cat goes or I go.
4. Whether you want to finish your homework or
not is not my concern.
5. I shall take up either Journalism or law.
6. German and French are both difficult to
pronounce and spell.
7. They came but did not stay to watch the play.
8. We were ask either to keep quiet or leave the
room.

35. 1.If Asians find a common bond in their
oriental traditions, they can set exampes of a
close –knit family life.
2.The Filipinos show devotion to their elders
while the Chinese value contentment in life.
3.Before the spread of freedom, Filipinos
suffered from abuses under Spanish regime.