CONJUNCTIONS

Presented by: Ahmad Khobir Mohd Asyraf Fatin Najwa Noorul Rafidah Raja Norazlinda

Definition
is a word that joins two parts of a sentence. Conjunction is used to link words, phrases and clauses. eg : 1) Zaidah bought a laptop and a printer at the computer fair. 2) Raja is not only pretty, but also kind.
Conjunction

Uses of Conjunctions
Usage
To show things or qualities of same functional value

Conjunctions
and, also, as well as, not onlybut also

Examples
1)Nora is smart and beautiful. 2)The food is not only delicious but also cheap. 1) Syaza is rich but humble. 2) Her pay is good yet she is not satisfied. 1) Lyn is young and beautiful. However, she is very nasty.

To show contrast

But, yet, still, although

To introduce a contrasting idea

However

Usage To express a similar idea

Conjunctions Both..and, neither..nor

Examples 1) Iqbal is both kind and humble. 2) Aqilah is neither deaf nor dumb. 1) He does his homework everyday. Similarly, he should also revise his work daily. 1) Besides teaching, Umar is also a deejay. 2) In addition to jogging, I work out at the gym daily.

To introduce a similar idea

similarly

To introduce new idea

Besides, in addition

Usage To show a choice

Conjunctions Or, either..or, or else

Examples 1) You can do the tango or the waltz. 2) You can either watch a movie or listen to music. 3) Be punctual or else you will miss the train.

To show reason

Because, as, for, since

1) I left early as I was not feeling well. 2) I gave the beggar food because he was hungry. 1) We will sue you if you do not pay us for the damage. 2) Unless you repent, we will not forgive you

To show condition

If, unless

Usage To show purpose

Conjunction That, so that, lest, in order to, I order that

Examples 1) I gave Wan some money so that he can buy some food. 2) I went early in order to get some food.

To show two or more actions

While, when, as, since

1) While she was bathing, the door bell rang. 2) We were sleeping when the robbers broke in.
1) We watched the movie till the end. 2) I waited until all the children had gone back.

To show and event that is going to end

Until, till

Usage To show the connection between actions and sequence

Conjunctions Therefore, as a result, consequently

Examples 1) June is busy, therefore she is not coming to the party. 2) Lim is angry, as a result he is not going to help me. 1) I will look for you wherever you may be. 2) Please return the book to the library where you borrowed it.

To show place

Where, wherever

To show concession Even if, although, or situation though, even though

1) Even if you apologise, she will not forgive you. 2) Although he is lazy, he is helpful.

Category of Conjunctions

Subordinating

1)

Coordinating conjunctions: Connect independent clauses of a sentences Always come between the words, phrases or clauses that they join Must always join similar elements

Examples of Coordinating Conjunctions

Coordinating Conjunctions And But Or For So Yet

Sentences: 1) Husna and Aisyah are going to the mall. 2) Lilacs and violet are usually purple. 3) This movie is particularly interesting to feminist film theorists, for the screenplay was written by Mae West. 4) Dannys uncle claimed that he spent most of his youth reading books and studying.

2) Subordinating conjunctions: Connect two parts of a sentences that are not equal usually come at the beginning of the subordinate clauses

Subordinating Conjunctions

After Until Unless That As When While

Before If How Though Because Where

Till Once Than Although Since Whether

Sentences: 1) After she had learned to drive, Huda felt more dependent. 2) If the paperwork arrives on time, your cheque will be mailed on Tuesday.

3)

Correlative conjunctions: are always used in pair Link equivalent sentences elements

Correlative Conjunctions Not only..but also Both.and Neithernor Eitheror Whetheror Just as..so too

Sentences: 1)Both my father and my grandfather went fishing. 2) The explosion destroyed not only the school but also the neighbouring houses. 3) Bring either a bowl of potato salad or a bowl of fruit salad.