Parts of Speech in English Grammar Chapter. 1 Parts of Speech

Correlative Conjunctions

There are some Conjunctions which are used as pairs. These types of conjunctions are called Correlative Conjunctions or just Correlatives. Common Correlative Conjunctions are as follows:

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  Either -or, neither -nor, both -and, though-yet, whether -or, not only -but also
  

Examples in sentences:

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  Either do this or do that.
  
• 
  Though it was raining heavily, yet she still managed to come.
  

Take note that correlative conjunctions should be placed right before the words to be joined. We cannot write:

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  She not only speaks English, but also Arabic.
  

The correct way is:

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  She speaks not only English, but also Arabic.
  

2. 
   Compound Conjunctions
   

Many compound expressions are also used as conjunctions. These compound expressions are called Compound Conjunctions. Common words that come under the category of Compound Conjunctions are as follows.

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  In order that, as if, as soon as, as well as, inasmuch as, provided that, even if, etc
  

Examples in sentences:

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  The house looks as if it was made hundreds of years ago.
  
• 
  You can have the sweets provided that you brush your teeth afterwards.
  
• 
  I accept your invitation, inasmuch as spending time with you is great.
  

Classes of Conjunctions

Conjunctions are divided into two classes:

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  Coordinating Conjunctions
  
• 
  Subordinating Conjunctions.
  

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  Coordinating Conjunctions
  

The word Co-coordinating means 'of equal rank'. The conjunctions which join together two sentences or clauses or equal rank or significance are known as Co-coordinating Conjunctions. They connect two independent clauses together. The main coordinating conjunctions are as follows:

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  And, but, for, nor, or, also, neither -nor, either -or