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Conjunctions: General Definition.
| A conjunction is a word used to link words, phrases, or clauses. And there are four types: coordinating, subordinating, correlative, and pseudo. |
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The Four Conjunction Types Defined:
1. Coordinating conjunctions are words used to join two or more word elements of equal or similar importance. - The two items being either: two words, a word list, or two independent clauses. (See list) - Two words: Jack and Jill went up the hill. (no comma before the conjunction) - In a word list: Jack, Jill, and Harry went up the hill. (listed words need to be separated by commas) - Two independent clauses: I love sports, and I love fashion shows. (conjunction requires a proceeding comma) - Linking a dependent clause to an independent clause: The service was excellent, so I gave our server a big tip. |
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| Note: Some scholars refer to independent clauses as main clauses, and dependent clause as subordinate clauses. |
2. Correlative conjunctions, also known as compound conjunctions, are pairs of words used to link words together. The most important thing to remember when using correlative conjunctions is that the words, phrases, or clauses which are put together must be of the same type. (See list) |
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| 3. Subordinating conjunctions join a dependent clause to an independent clause. The dependent clause has dependency on the independent clause, and cannot stand alone. (See list) |
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4. Pseudo conjunctions occur when other "parts of speech" are used as a conjunction. Pseudo conjunctions can either be adverbal, nominative, or verbal. |
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a) An adverbal conjunction, also known as a conjunctive adverb, is a word which functions both as an adverb and a conjunction. Eg. My wife and I wanted to go to the movie; however, we then decided not to. (note punctuation) |
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b) A nominal conjunction is when a noun is used to connect two dependent clauses, or an independent clause to a dependent. Eg. I'll phone you the instant I arrive home. "The instant" is the nominal conjuction. The two dependent clauses are "I'll phone you" and "I arrive home." |
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c) A verbal conjunction is a verb, usually ending in "ing." It is used to connect two dependent clauses or a independent clause to a dependent. Eg. I'll order in a pizza, seeing that its now too late to cook dinner. |
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