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Conjunctions

Joining Ideas with Conjunctions

Beginner 1 min read 5-question quiz

A conjunction joins words, phrases or clauses. Good use of conjunctions makes your writing flow.

Coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS)

For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So. They join equal parts of a sentence.

I wanted to go out, but it was raining.

  • and adds an idea
  • but / yet show contrast
  • or offers a choice
  • so shows a result

Subordinating conjunctions

These start a dependent clause: because, although, when, if, unless, while, since.

Although it was cold, we went swimming.

Practice

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5 questions · pass mark 70%

1I wanted to go out, ___ it was raining.
2She studied hard, ___ she passed the exam.
3___ it was cold, we went swimming.
4Which conjunction offers a choice?
5You cannot go out ___ you finish your homework.
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