Conjunctions
💡 What are Conjunctions?
Conjunctions are words that join other words, phrases, or sentences together.
Think of them as matchmakers in grammar — they help words find their perfect partners!
🧩 Types of Conjunctions
There are mainly three types — let’s meet them like contestants on a reality show:
1️⃣ Coordinating Conjunctions – “The Balancers” ⚖️
They connect equal parts — word + word, phrase + phrase, or clause + clause.
The magic formula:
👉 FANBOYS = For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
Examples:
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I want pizza and pasta. 🍕🍝 (both are yummy = equal love)
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She’s tall but lazy. 😴
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It’s raining, so I’ll stay home. ☔🏠
🧠 Tip: These are like the connectors on a train — each part is equal and rolling together smoothly!
2️⃣ Subordinating Conjunctions – “The Bossy Ones” 👑
They join an independent clause (a full sentence) and a dependent clause (a sentence that can’t stand alone).
Common ones: because, although, if, since, unless, when, while, before, after, though
Examples:
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I’ll eat the cake because it’s my cheat day. 🎂
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Although I’m broke, I still want Starbucks. ☕💸
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If you study, you’ll pass. (If not... well, Netflix awaits 😅)
🧠 Tip: They create drama! They make one sentence depend on another — like a clingy friend.
3️⃣ Correlative Conjunctions – “The Power Couples” 💑
These come in pairs. If one shows up, the other must follow!
Common pairs:
👉 either...or, neither...nor, both...and, not only...but also, whether...or
Examples:
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Either call me or text me — but don’t vanish! 📞📱
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Both the cat and the dog stole my food. 🐱🐶
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Not only did he forget my birthday, but also my name! 😤
🧠 Tip: They’re like best friends who always come together — never alone!
🤹 Quick Trick to Remember
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If the words are equal → use FANBOYS.
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If one clause depends on the other → use Subordinating.
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If they’re twins → use Correlative.
😂 Funny Mini Test
Fill in the blanks with the right conjunctions:
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I wanted to go jogging, ___ my bed was too persuasive.
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___ it was Monday, I cried a little inside.
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___ my dog ___ my cat can open the fridge — I’m doomed.
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Answers:
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but
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Since
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Neither...nor
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