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Coordinating Conjunctions
Subordinating Conjunctions
Correlative Conjunctions
Conjunctions :
These serve as words or phrases that establish connections between words, phrases, or clauses within a sentence. They serve to establish relationships between different parts of a sentence and help create cohesion and coherence in writing or speech. Conjunctions can be broadly categorized into coordinating conjunctions, subordinating conjunctions, and correlative conjunctions.
Coordinating Conjunctions:
"I like coffee, and he prefers tea."
"Ram wanted to go to the school, but he had to help his father."
"He can have cake or ice cream for dessert."
"Ram was angry , so he decided to keep calm."
Coordinating conjunctions are used to connect words, phrases, or independent clauses that are of equal grammatical importance.
English Grammar : Conjunctions
Subordinating Conjunctions :
"After he finished my work, he went for a walk."
"Although it was sunny , Ram went to the park."
"Sita couldn't come because She was tired."
"She left before I arrived." "If you study hard, you will pass the exam."
Subordinating conjunctions are used to connect a dependent (subordinate) clause to an independent clause, indicating a relationship of dependence or subordination. Examples: after, although, because, before, if, since, until, while
Correlative Conjunctions :
"You can either come with us or stay at home."
"Neither the parents nor the students were happy with the performance."
"Both my sister and I enjoy playing tennis."
"Not only did Sham finish his homework, but he also helped his classmates."
"I don't know whether Hari will come or not."
Correlative conjunctions are used in pairs to join words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically parallel. Examples: either...or, neither...nor, both...and, not only...but also, whether...or
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