Conjunction Flashcards
connects words, phrases, or clauses
conjunctions
conjunction came from the __ word?
latin, conjunctus meaning combined
its main function is to joins words, phrases, and clauses together, which are usually grammatically equal. It connects 2 independent clauses.
coordinating conjunction
F.A.N.B.O.Y.S.
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
is a connecting word or phrase that introduces a dependent clause, joining it to a main (independent) clause.
subordinating conjunction
What kind of subordinating conj is the sentence “We should eat dinner before the movie starts.”
time related
What kind of subordinating conj is the sentence “Although it was raining, she still went for a run.”
concession and comparison
What kind of subordinating conj is the sentence “She stayed home because she was feeling sick”
cause conj
What kind of subordinating conj is the sentence “ If it rains, we will stay inside.”
condition conj
What kind of subordinating conj is the sentence “She sat where the sun was shining.”
place conj
pairs of conjunctions which are used to join equal sentence elements together.
correlative conj
