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coordinating conjunctions

A coordinating conjunction joins two parts of a sentence that are grammatically similar. They always come between the words or clauses that they join.

Although vs. Yet

'Although' and 'yet' can express the meaning 'but.' In this lesson, we will learn the similarities and differences between these two conjunctions.

 

And

You have used 'And' many times before and you will continue on using it as it is widely used word. In this lesson, we will discover all about it.

 

Compound Sentences

In this lesson, we will study compound sentences and learn how to create them by joining two or more independent clauses together.

 

Comma

A comma indicates a pause between the words, phrases, and clauses. In this lesson, we will all the rules about this punctuation mark.

 

So

'So, where have you been?' You may have heard such sentences and wondered when and how we use the word 'so.' In this lesson, we will learn more.

 

Compound-Complex Sentences

A compound-complex sentence is comprised of at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses. Let's get to know it in detail!

 

Or

'Or' is a commonly used word in the Englsih language. In this lesson, we will learn all about this coordinating conjunction.

 

Independent Clauses

Independent clauses can stay alone and they are used as a whole meaningful sentence. In this lesson, we will learn about them.

 

Coordinating Conjunctions

Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance. Examples include "and," "but," "or," "nor," "for," "so," and "yet."

 

Although vs. But

'Although' and 'but' are conjunctions that express contrast. In this lesson, we will learn more about them.

 

Conjunctions

To connect two sentences to each other, we need some words to link them without breaking the structure of the sentences. Let us learn these linking words.

 

Nor

'Nor' may be a confusing word for English language learners. It is both a conjunction and an adverb. In this lesson, we will learn all about it.

 

Run-on Sentences

Run-on sentences are special types of sentences that are not actually correct ones. In this lesson, you will learn how to fix them.

 

Yet

'Yet' is a commonly used word that has different functions in the English language. It can be used as both an adverb and a conjunction.

 

Conjunctions of Concession

Conjunctions are categorized into different groups. In this lesson, we will learn about conjunctions of concession.

 

Because vs. So

'Because' and 'so' may confuse learners as they are both conjunctions. In this lesson, we will learn their differences.

 

But

You may have used the word 'but' many times. It can be used a conjunction, an adverb, a preposition, and a noun. In this lesson, we will discover more.

 
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