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A Post About Conjunctions

What are CONJUNCTIONS?

•     Conjunctions are used to connect words, phrases, and clauses.

There are two types of clauses:

1. Independent Clause

    This clause can stand alone, meaning it has a subject and a predicate aka a sentence.                    

    Example: John is washing the dishes.   

2. Dependent Clause

    This clause cannot stand alone. Although it has a subject and a predicate, it doesn't have a complete thought. This clause is dependent on Independent clauses.
     Example: because it was raining
                     but that's not fair
                     However, they both die at the end

Kinds of Conjunction

• Coordinating Conjunction

These conjunctions are commonly known as FANBOYS (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). Coordinating conjunctions join equals to each other. It is also followed by a comma.

Examples: It is hard to choose between fire and ice. (It connects word to word.)

                  We want to eat pizza, but the mall is closed today. (clause to clause)

                     Independent Clause                   Dependent Clause 

• Correlative Conjunction

These conjunctions are always used in pairs. One cannot go without the other. These conjunctions include both-and, neither-nor, either-or, and not only-but also.

Examples: Either Jonna will join the party or her sister Anabeth will go.

                  Not only the Filipinos are hospitable, but they are also disciplined people.

•   Subordinating Conjunction 

Subordinating conjunctions also join two clauses together, but in doing so, they make one clause dependent (or "subordinate") upon the other. Conjunctions used here include although, however, because, even if, so that, unless, until, whenever, wherever, etc.

Examples: May will go to the dentist tomorrow because her tooth aches.

                                Independent Clause                             Dependent Clause

                   My sister goes to the carnival even though it is pouring hard. 

                                    Independent Clause                             Dependent Clause

                   Even if it's not Christmas, we should give love to one another. 

                                    Dependent Clause                          Independent Clause

References: https://www.aims.edu/student/online-writing-lab/grammar/independent-vs-dependent

https://grammar.yourdictionary.com/parts-of-speech/conjunctions/correlative-conjunctions.html

https://webapps.towson.edu/ows/conjunctions.html