Conjunctions

Question 1

1) Coordinating Conjunctions

Answer 1

These join equal ideas (sentence + sentence / noun + noun / verb + verb …)

FANBOYS

For

And

Nor

But

Or

Yet

So

Examples:

I like swimming and running.

He failed the test, but he didn’t give up.

Do you want tea or coffee?

Question 2

Subordinating Conjunctions

Answer 2

Subordinating Conjunctions

They join a dependent clause (not complete alone) to an independent clause.

Common ones:
because, although, while, when, after, before, since, unless, if, as, whereas, even though, until

Examples:

I stayed home because I was sick.

Although she is tired, she will continue working.

Call me when you arrive.

Tip to identify them: If you remove the main clause → the sentence becomes incomplete.

Question 3

Correlative Conjunctions

Answer 3

These always come in pairs.
either … or

You can either call me or send me a message.

neither … nor

She likes neither football nor basketball.

both … and

Both Messi and Ronaldo are legends.

not only … but also

He is not only intelligent but also hardworking.

whether … or

Whether we win or lose, we will celebrate.

Correlative pair | Example |