4. Conjunctions

Question 1

What is a subordinating cunjunction ?

Answer 1

A subordinating conjunction is a word or phrase that joins a dependent (subordinate) clause to an independent (main) clause. It shows the relationship between the two clauses, such as time, cause, condition, contrast, or purpose.

Question 2

List the subordinating conjunctions

Answer 2

after
although
as
because
before
even though
if
since
though
unless
until
when
whenever
whereas
wherever
while

Question 3

What are coordinating conjunctions ?

Answer 3

Coordinating conjunctions are words that join parts of a sentence that are of equal importance or equal grammatical structure—such as words, phrases, or independent clauses.

Question 4

List FANBOYS

Answer 4

F – For (explains reason or purpose, like “because”)
Example: I brought an umbrella, for it looked like rain.
A – And (adds one thing to another)
Example: She bought apples and oranges.
N – Nor (joins two negative ideas)
Example: He doesn’t like tea, nor does he enjoy coffee.
B – But (shows contrast)
Example: I wanted to go, but I was too tired.
O – Or (offers a choice)
Example: Would you like tea or coffee?
Y – Yet (shows contrast, similar to “but”)
Example: It was raining, yet we went hiking.
S – So (shows result or effect)
Example: It was late, so we went home.