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Conjunction - Coggle Diagram
Conjunction
Coordinating
Coordinating conjunctions join together words, phrases, and independent clauses. The seven coordinating conjunctions spell out the acronym FANBOYS.
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But
But - shows contrast
Soccer is entertaining in winter, but it's better in the heat of summer.
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So
So - indicates effect, result, or consequence
I'm the mother of one of the players, so I watch the soccer game each week.
Subordinating
A subordinating conjunction always introduces a dependent clause, tying it to an independent clause. In English, there are lots of subordinating conjunctions.
A subordinating conjunction always introduces a dependent clause, tying it to an independent clause. In English, there are lots of subordinating conjunctions.
Common examples include
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because
Because of him, I learned how to start my own business.
Everything will fall into place if you start at the beginning.
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until
Until you try, you'll never know.
I add a new entry to my gratitude journal when I wake in the morning.
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Correlative
Correlative conjunctions come in pairs, and each word from the pair appears in a sentence to make them work. Correlative conjunctions connect two equal grammatical terms.
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A conjunction is a word that is used to connect words, phrases, and clauses.