Eng 113 :Remedial Instruction in English

Parts of Speech
CONJUNCTIONS
are words used to connect other words or group of words.
Three main kinds of Conjunctions
1. COORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS
The seven (7) coordinating conjunctions connect similar words or group of
words.
COORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS
and but for nor or so yet
Examples:
Joaquin and I studied Navajo weaving and cloth making.
The loom broke, yet the weaver continued her work.
She wrapped herself in the blanket, for it had become very cold in her
room.
She couldnt move on from their break-up so she commited suicide.
Now, its all or none for me.
2. CORRELATIVE CONJUNCTIONS
Are similar to coordinating conjunctions. They differ only in that correlative
conjunctions are always used in pairs.
CORRELATIVE CONJUNCTIONS
both and,
neither nor, whether or,
Either or,
not only but also
Examples:
He made neither that blanket nor that rug.
I love both silver and gold jewelry.
I do not only love him but I also adore him.
3. SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS
Used to connect tweo complete ideas by making one of the ideas subordinate
to, or less important than the other.
FREQUENTLY USED SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS
After,
because, now that, until
Although, before,, since, when
As, even if, so that, whenever
As if, even though, than, where
As long as, if, though, wherever
As soon as, in order that, till, while, as though, lest, unless
The following example shows how a subordinating conjunction is used to
connect related ideas.
Example:
Because Carol practices, she is a good artist.
(subord. idea)
(main idea)

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Parts of Speech

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Exercise #4 Identifying Conjunctions

Instruction: Underline the conjunction in each sentence. Then label each
coordinating, correlating, or subordinating.
1. Traditionally, Navajo men work as silversmiths, while the women are
weavers.
2. Navajo silversmiths are among the most talented and creative in the
world.
3. Even though they are immensely skilled in working silver, they are
relatively new to the craft.
4. The Navajos had learned silversmithing from neighboring Mexicans
before they were relocated by the government in 1864-1866, an event
known as The Long Walk.
5. In the late nineteenth century, Navajo fortunes improved, for traders
recognized the market for the jewelry.
6. Trader Lorenzo Hubbell brought Mexican silversmiths to the reservation
so even more Navajo men learned the craft.
7. These craftsmen would use not only Mexican but also United States
coins for their raw material.
8. Whether it was a belt buckle, ring, necklace, or earring, the
silversmiths works were uniquely intricate.
9. While their silver work was already expert, the Navajos began adding
their distinctive turquoise settings to jewelry in the late 1890s.
10.
Neither the Navajo silversmiths nor the traders foresaw the great
popularity of this jewelry.