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Conjunctions Dr. Syeda Aysha Bokhari What is a Conjunction In grammar, a conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses together to form a sentence or join separate sentences. Conjunctions help link ideas, show relationships, and clarify meaning. Types of Conjunctions: 1....

Conjunctions Dr. Syeda Aysha Bokhari What is a Conjunction In grammar, a conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses together to form a sentence or join separate sentences. Conjunctions help link ideas, show relationships, and clarify meaning. Types of Conjunctions: 1. Coordinating Conjunctions: Connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance. Examples: and, but, or, so, yet - I like reading books, and I also enjoy watching movies. 2. Subordinating Conjunctions: Connect a dependent clause to an independent clause. Examples: because, since, after, although, if, unless, until - I went to the store because I needed milk. 3. Correlative Conjunctions: Used in pairs to connect words or phrases of equal importance. Examples: both...and, either...or, not only...but also - I like both coffee and tea. Functions of Conjunctions: 1. Joining words/phrases: Connects words or phrases to form a sentence. 2. Connecting clauses: Links independent or dependent clauses. 3. Showing relationships: Indicates cause-and-effect, contrast, or addition. 4. Clarifying meaning: Helps readers understand sentence structure. Common Conjunctions: 1. and 2. but 3. or 4. so 5. yet 6. for 7. nor 8. because 9. since 10. after