Lesson 11: Parts of Speech - Conjunction

I. Definition

Conjunction- a word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause

II. Types of Conjunctions

Source: http://www.yourdictionary.com/index.php/pdf/articles/149.conjunctionschart.pdf

III. Sample Sentence

Conjunction	Sentence
although	Although he's very famous he is still nice.
and	I like tea and coffee.
as	As I came she was leaving.
	As you couldn't see the film, we'll tell you something about it.
because	She goes to the tennis club because she likes to play tennis.
but	He reads magazines, but he doesn't like to read books.
either	I'm sorry, Peter is ill and I can't come either.
	We can either go to the cinema or to the café.
even	She likes swimming, even in winter.
even if	Don't drink any alcohol even if you drive carefully.
even though	This book is very popular; even though, I don't like it.
how	Do you know how to ride a snowboard?
however	However we've lost the match.
	They worked hard for the test, however, they failed.
if	If they were older, they could go to the party.
in case	Take your mobile with you in case you miss the bus.
in spite of	He looks very fit in spite of his age.
neither	They didn't go to the party, and neither did I.
	Neither drinks nor food are allowed in this room.
or	Do you like tea or coffee?
otherwise	Look at the map, please. Otherwise you'll get lost.
since	Since he's lost his money, he couldn't go to the restaurant.
unless	Her baby cannot fall asleep unless she stays in the room.
what	I don't know what to say.
when	When you're in London, write an e-mail to me.
whether	I'm going home whether you like it or not.

Source: http://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/grammar/conjunctions.htm


IV. Activity

IV. A

Subordinating Conjunction Exercises

Complete each sentence using the subordinating conjunction from the parenthesis:

1. I visit the Grand Canyon _________ I go to Arizona. (once, whenever, wherever)
2. This is the place _________ we stayed last time we visited. (where, when, how)
3. _________ you win first place, you will receive a prize. (wherever, if, unless)
4. You won’t pass the test _________ you study. (when, if, unless)

source: http://www.gingersoftware.com/content/grammar-rules/conjunctions/conjunction-exercises/

IV. B. 

Coordinating Conjunction

Choices: And, but, or, so

Source: http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/elc/studyzone/330/grammar/coconj1.htm


IV. C. 

Correlative Conjunction
Correlative Conjunctions Exercises

The following exercises will help you gain greater understanding about how correlative conjunctions work. Choose the best answer to complete each sentence.

1. She is neither polite _______ funny.
   1. Or
   2. Nor
   3. Not
   4. Yet
2. _______ that is the case, _______ I’m not surprised about what’s happening.
   1. If / then
   2. No sooner / than
   3. Scarcely / when
   4. Whether / or
3. Have you made a decision about _______ to go to the movies _______ not?
   1. If  / then
   2. Either / or
   3. Whether / or
   4. What with / and
4. _______ had I put my umbrella away, _______ it started raining.
   1. No sooner / than
   2. If / then
   3. What with / and
   4. Neither / nor
5. This salad is _______ delicious _______ healthy.
1. Whether / or
2. Both / and
3. Scarcely / when
4. Rather / than

Source: http://www.gingersoftware.com/content/grammar-rules/conjunctions/correlative-conjunctions/