Understanding Conjunctions

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Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of a conjunctive adverb to connect two independent clauses?

  • The weather was terrible; however, the event continued as planned. (correct)
  • The weather was terrible, however, the event continued as planned.
  • The weather was terrible however the event continued as planned.
  • The weather was terrible, however the event continued as planned.

Select the sentence that correctly uses a coordinating conjunction to join two independent clauses.

  • She wanted to go swimming but it started to rain.
  • She wanted to go swimming but, it started to rain.
  • She wanted to go swimming, but it started to rain. (correct)
  • She wanted to go swimming; but it started to rain.

Which of the following sentences uses 'since' correctly as a subordinating conjunction?

  • The movie was long, since we took a break.
  • Since the movie was long, we took a break. (correct)
  • Since the movie was long we took a break.
  • Since, the movie was long, we took a break.

Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct use of correlative conjunctions?

<p>Not only did he study hard, but he also got a good grade. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Determine which sentence uses the subordinating conjunction 'although' to create a complex sentence.

<p>Although it was raining, we still went for a walk. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Analyze which sentence uses the coordinating conjunction 'nor' correctly.

<p>He doesn't like coffee, nor does he like tea. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Select the sentence that accurately distinguishes between the use of a coordinating conjunction and a conjunctive adverb.

<p>She finished her work, so she went home; however, she was too tired to cook. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identify which sentence properly uses both a subordinating and coordinating conjunction to create a complex-compound sentence.

<p>Because it was raining, I took my umbrella, and I wore a coat. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Determine which of the following sentences demonstratews the most effective use of conjunctive adverbs to convey a complex relationship between ideas.

<p>The team lost the game; therefore, they practiced harder; as a result, they won the championship. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Assess which sentence correctly uses multiple types of conjunctions (coordinating, subordinating, and correlative) to form a cohesive and grammatically sound statement.

<p>Not only did she forget her keys, but also she was late, so she missed the train. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Conjunctions

Connect words, phrases, and clauses.

Coordinating Conjunctions

Connect equal grammatical elements: words, phrases, and independent clauses.

Subordinating Conjunctions

Introduce dependent clauses and connect them to independent clauses.

Conjunctive Adverbs

Connect independent clauses and show the relationship between them.

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Complex Sentences

Subordinating conjunctions create these types of sentences by linking dependent clauses to independent clauses.

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Comma with Coordinating Conjunctions

Place one before a coordinating conjunction that links two independent clauses.

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Punctuation with Conjunctive Adverbs

Require a semicolon before and a comma after when connecting independent clauses.

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Correlative Conjunctions

Pairs of conjunctions that work together to connect equal grammatical elements.

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Study Notes

  • Conjunctions link words, phrases, and clauses.

Coordinating Conjunctions

  • Connect words, phrases, and independent clauses of equal grammatical rank.
  • There are seven coordinating conjunctions: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).

Subordinating Conjunctions

  • Introduce dependent clauses, connecting them to independent clauses.
  • Common subordinating conjunctions include: although, because, if, since, while, etc.

Conjunctive Adverbs

  • Connect independent clauses, showing the relationship between them.
  • Examples are: however, therefore, moreover, nevertheless, etc.
  • Often used with a semicolon to join two independent clauses.

Usage In Complex Sentences

  • Subordinating conjunctions create complex sentences by linking dependent clauses to independent clauses.
  • The dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence.

Punctuation With Conjunctions

  • Place a comma before a coordinating conjunction that links two independent clauses.
  • Conjunctive adverbs require a semicolon before them and a comma after them when connecting independent clauses.

Correlative Conjunctions

  • Pairs of conjunctions that work together to connect equal grammatical elements.
  • Common pairs are: both/and, either/or, neither/nor, not only/but also, whether/or.

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