CONJUNCTION
Group 1
Adhella Vianka Yudhistiarani
Almuhibu Sakinah
Class : I A
Lecturer : Lilis Maryanti, AMF, M.Pd
What Is Conjunction
Conjunction definition: A conjunction
is a part of speech that connects clauses or
sentences. A conjunction also connects
coordinating words in the same clause.
A conjunction is a part of speech that acts as a
connector.
The word itself literally means join (con-)
together (junct).
Conjunctions are used to connect clauses,
sentences, or words in writing. Conjunctions
serve to join together ideas or words.
Conjunction Examples
Timmy wanted to ride his bike and he wanted
to go to the park.
Sofia did not like bananas but she loved
apples.
I play baseball, soccer, and football for my
school.
Types of Conjunctions
There are few primary types of conjunctions in
English:
coordinating conjunctions,
subordinating conjunctions, and
correlative conjunctions.
Coordinating Conjunctions
What are coordinating conjunctions?
Coordinating conjunctions connect words,
phrases, and clauses. They link ideas or
concepts.
A coordinating conjunction gives equal
emphasis or importance to clauses, phrases,
and words. Use coordinating conjunctions
when you want to show equality.
Coordinating Conjunctions List
and
but
for
nor
or
so
yet
Examples:
I tried to answer the question, but I did not
have enough time.
• In this example, each clause has equal
weight. It is equally important that “I tried”
and that “I did not have enough time.”
You may bring a main dish or a side dish to the
party.
• In this example, the “main dish” and “side
dish” carry the same importance. It does not
matter which you bring, just bring one.
Subordinating Conjunctions
What are subordinating conjunctions?
Subordinating conjunctions connect two
clauses in complex sentences. One clause is
independent (main clause) and the other clause
is dependent (subordinating clause). The first
word in the dependent clause is a
subordinating conjunction.
Subordinating Conjunctions List
After
Than
That
Although Though
As Unless
Because Until
Before When
Even if Whenever
Even though Where
If
In order that
Whereas
Once
Wherever
Provided that Whether
Rather than While
Since Why
Commas are placed after the subordinate clause
when the clause begins the sentence.
Example:
After a long interview, the team hired Fernando.
Although Washington frequently dips below 32
degrees in the winter months, the bottom of
ponds and rivers do not get cold enough to freeze
If the subordinating clause is at the end of the
sentence, no comma is needed.
Example :
The team hired Fernando after a long interview
Correlative Conjunctions
What are correlative conjunctions? Correlative
conjunctions are conjunctions that work in tandem to
join clauses or phrases of equal weight.
My brother will begin either trade school or
community college in the fall.
He is not only a strong student but also a gifted athlete.
Use a comma before the second coordinating
conjunctions when they join two lengthy independent
clauses.
Not only did she graduate with honors, but she also
gave the commencement speech.
THANK YOU
FOR YOUR
ATTENTION
exercise
1. Smith are not feeling well, ______ he will come to our house
a. But
b. However
c. Since
d. Because
e. Whenever
Answer :B
2. . ______ having a lot of money, they never help anyone
a. Instead
b. However
c. Inspite of
d. Otherwise
e. For
Answer : A
3. Smith _______ Mrs. Smith went to the library
a. Or
b. And
c. But
d. For
e. Since
Answer : B
4. Please come on time, _______ they may miss the train
a. So
b. But
c. Therefore
d. Otherwise
e. Althought
Answer : D
5. My father will give my brother his car _______ he come back at
dawn
a. Although
b. So
c. As
d. Because
e. Provided
Answer : E
6. My sister apologised ______ her bad behaviour
a. Since
b. As
c. Because
d. For
e. So
Answer : D
7. ______ her brother, she is very diligent
a. Likely
b. Unlike
c. Similar
d. Differently
e. Althought
Answer : B
8. After years of Training hard, Arief ______ win the national
badminton competition
a. Consequently
b. Therefore
c. Initially
d. Because
e. Finally
Answer : E
9. John worked very hard and was ______ promoted
a. Consequently
b. Yet
c. Although
d. Besides
e. For
Answer : A
10. Either me ______ my friends will run this high quality program
a. For
b. But
c. Nor
d. Or
e. So
Answer : D
Quiz
1. ______ being very clever, my cousin never boasting about it
a. Despite
b. Instead
c. Otherwise
d. Other than
e. That
2. Me and my friends did not miss the fried noodle ______ we
had our lunch
a. Moreover
b. Finally
c. Although
d. Already
e. For
3. We must avoid high kolesterol _______ be healthy
a. In order to
b. Finally
c. Consequently
d. Provided
e. For
4. Steven prepared Coffee _______ his mother was sleeping
a. But
b. Unless
c. Since
d. Besides
e. As
5. They have postponed the visit to our city ______ it’s heavily snow here
a. Since
b. Yet
c. Due To
d. Because of
e. After
