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The soldiers marched back to the border where a cheering crowd was awaiting them.
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Since my parents were not available, my uncle and aunt attended my PTM.
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My sister is going to Agra because now she will study there.
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Read these sentences again.

Did you notice the use of the comma (,).
If a sentence begins with a dependent clause (subordinate clause), then you need to use a
comma. But if a sentence begins with an independent clause, then you do not need to use
a comma.

Some common subordinating conjunctions are after, by the time, now that, than, when,
as, even though, once, the first time, whenever, as soon as, every time, since, until, why,
whether or, because, if, not, while, in case, etc.

Coordinating Conjunctions

Coordinating conjunctions connect phrases, words and clauses that are of equal importance.
There are seven coordinating conjunctions: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS). For
example:

I am equally comfortable using a fork or chopsticks.
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Plastic has become part of modern life, but it is highly toxic in the long run.
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I am preparing for the exam and trying to complete my thesis.
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Correlative Conjunctions

Correlative conjunctions always appear in pairs to join phrases, words or clauses that are of
equal importance. For example:

Today either Madhuri or Shweta said that she will be taking charge of the choir.
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He is both rich and influential.
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I like neither the taste nor the smell of jackfruit.
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Some common correlative conjunctions are both... and, either... or, if... then, neither... nor,
scarcely... when, no sooner... than, not only... but also, whether... or not, hardly... when, etc.
Conjunctions When using a correlative conjunction, it is important to ensure that the pronouns agree.

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Rememberemember

Practice Time

A. Circle the conjunctions in these sentences and state whether they are coordinating or
subordinating.
1. I like orange juice, but not grape juice. ____________
2. I cannot let you play as you have not cleaned up your room. ____________
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