Kinds of conjunctions
They are always used in pairs...
Correlative Conjunctions
______ Tina _____ I will come to the game, later. This is what type of conjunction?
Either....or
There is not only cheese, but (also,and) crackers.
also
Nor
coordinating
Connects adverb clauses to main clauses...
Subordinating Conjunctions
I woke up early ____ I missed the flight.
yet
His dog either eats cat food (or,nor) oatmeal.
or
Neither-nor
Correlative
Joins words or groups of words that are equal in importance...
Coordinating Conjunctions
_____Jenna _____ Peter was graceful at what they did.
Either...or
Neither...nor
Neither James (and,nor) Sally did any of the homework.
nor
Since
subordinating
And, but, or, nor, so, and yet are types of...
Coordinating Conjunctions
The streets were flooded, _____ the river was neglected.
for, because
We have not eaten, (but,and) we will soon be getting our beverages.
but
Although
subordinating
Both...and, either...o,r neither...nor, not only...but also, and whether...or are all parts of which conjunction?
Correlative Conjunctions
I will not go there ________ you accompany me.
unless, if
Whether Jeff went, (or,and) Sandy stayed didn't matter.
or
But
coordinating