Conjunction

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I'd like to tell you that start from this week, I'm going to share everything about English. I hope by sharing it, I can memorize the English subject that I've ever learned. And, now, let's discuss about conjunction. 

Hmm... We usually use this word or phrase when we speak. But, we sometimes feel confuse to put the words in the correct form. OK, let's start learning... :) 

CONJUNCTION

1.    Correlative Conjunction

Correlative conjunctions work in pairs to join words and groups of words of equal weight in a sentence. There are six different pairs of correlative conjunctions:

1.     either...or

2.     not only...but (also)

3.     neither...nor

4.     both...and

5.     whether...or

6.     just as...so

Examples:

·         You can either walk up or take the car.

·         Not only men but also women were chosen.

·         Neither the basketball team nor the football team is doing well.

·         Both the cross country team and the swimming team are doing well.

·         Whether you stay or you go, it's your decision.

·         Just as many Americans love basketball, so many Canadians love ice hockey.

2.    Subordinating Conjunction

Subordnating conjunction is conjunction that join an independent clause and a dependent clause, and also introduce adverb clauses. 

Conjunction	Examples
Who	The girl who is reading a novel is my sister
Which	I love that picture which can make me happy
Where	The teacher knows where the students are hiding.
Why	Mom doesn’t know why the washing machine is not working.
How	Dad knows how to fix a car
That	-Rob realized that it’s not his fault -The wallet that is brought by him is gone.
While	Uncle Sam is gardening while Patsy takes a nap
Whether	I don’t know whether it’s right or wrong
Before	I had locked the door before I left the house
Although, though	I have to attend the lectures although it’s going to rain
Since	We have had in a relationship since in high school.
So that	-You are so beautiful that everybody’s attracted to you. -Harry has to study hard so that he can pass the national exam
Until	You have to wait until the bus comes.
As	-Coolie fell down the stairs as he tried to get down
After	I directly go to campus after taking a bath
As if	She talks  as if knowing everything
In order that	You need to smile in order that she likes you.
Once	Gary called his girlfriend once he got a badnews
Beause of + (noun phrase)Because + (S+V)	-My roommate is screaming because of the sudden dark. -She did not come today because she is sick.
Unless	You may sign the attendance list unless you come on time
If	I won’t give them a mercy if I were you.
Than	You’d better find the solution soon than complaining.
As long as	You’re allowed to live here as long as you pay the monthly fee.

3.    Coordinating Conjunction

Coordination conjunction is conjunctions that join, or coordinate, two or more items (such as words, main clauses, or sentences) of equal syntactic importance.

Conjunction	Examples
And	She’s smart and pretty I think.
But	My brother is mischievous but diligent.
Or	You want money or prize?
However	The fuel cost is rising up however the public transportation cost won’t make any change.
nevertheless	The tuition fee is increasing each year, nevertheless the rector won’t let the students get difficulties in their study.
therefore	It’s hard to earn money therefore you have to save more money.
For	I did not withdraw the money for the bank was closed
Yet	Rudy loves to eat a lot yet he doesn’t grow bigger.
so	The shop offers a great sale so there are numerous of customers come to it.

OK, guys... For the first post, I thinks it's enough. Don't forget to see my next English post on Thursdays. See you!