Cjtion

Question 1

What do conjunctions?

Answer 1

-connect words and phrases

Question 2

Which words are included in coordination conjunctions?

Answer 2

-and, but, and or

Question 3

Which words are include in correlative conjunctions?

Answer 3

• both…and, neither…nor, either…or

- not only…but also

Question 4

For what are coordination conjunctions used?

Answer 4

• to link two or more nouns, gerunds, verbs, or adverbs

- (use same part of speech in linked words or phrases to create parallel structure)

Question 5

Name the roles of the words in coordination conjunctions?

Answer 5

• and ->add information
• but->to show a contrast
• or->to connect related ideas or items in a negative statement or to show alternatives

Question 6

How are coordinating conjunctions used?

Answer 6

• use a comma between each one (3+ words)

- put the conjunction before the last word or phrase

Question 7

What do correlative conjunctions show in general?

Answer 7

• have two parts

- emphasize equality between the words or phrases they connect

Question 8

Name the roles of the words in correlative conjunctions?

Answer 8

• both… and -> to add information (connection two subjects, use a plural verb)
• either… or -> to emphasize alternatives (verb agrees in number with the noun that is closest to it)
• not only… but also -> to emphasize surprising information (verb agrees in number with the noun that is closest to it)
• neither.. nor -> to emphasize additional information in negative statements (verb agrees in number with the noun that is closest to it)