Here's how conjunctions are used in a sentence:
1. Connecting Words:
* Example: "I like both apples and oranges."
* "Both" and "and" connect the words "apples" and "oranges."
2. Connecting Phrases:
* Example: "I went to the store to buy milk and to pick up some bread."
* "and" connects the phrases "to buy milk" and "to pick up some bread."
3. Connecting Clauses:
* Example: "I went to the park, but it was closed."
* "but" connects the clauses "I went to the park" and "it was closed."
Types of Conjunctions:
* Coordinating conjunctions connect elements of equal grammatical rank (words, phrases, or clauses):
* FANBOYS: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
* Subordinating conjunctions connect a dependent clause to an independent clause:
* because, although, since, while, unless, until, if, when, after, before
* Correlative conjunctions work in pairs to connect elements of equal grammatical rank:
* both…and, either…or, neither…nor, not only…but also
Examples:
* Coordinating Conjunction: "I like to read and write."
* Subordinating Conjunction: "I will go to the party if you go."
* Correlative Conjunction: "Not only is she beautiful, but also she's intelligent."
Remember: Using conjunctions correctly helps you create clear, grammatically correct sentences.