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Connects words, phrases, or clauses
-and, or, nor, but, while, for, because, and when.
-My sister and brother came this morning.- |
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paired correlative conjunctions..
both...and
either...or
-Both David and John are sick-
neither...nor
not...but
not only...but also |
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a subject which consist of two or more connected words.
Usual connecting words are but, and, and or.
-You or I must finish the project.- |
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A verb that consist of two or more connected verbs.
-Marta made the cake and is mixing the frosting.- |
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An adjective which consist of two or more connected adjectives.
-The tall and handsome prince swept her off her feet.- |
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A direct object that consist of two or more connected direct objects.
-I have been collecting porcelain frogs or glass vases.- |
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An indirect object which consist of two or more connected indirect objects.
-Maria gave her nieces and nephews some of the vegetables.- |
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A sentence that contains two or more independent clauses (sentences).
-John joined the Navy, but Harry joined the Marines.- |
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When?
-We will meet later.
-At thee o'clock the store closes.
-After the game the winners will go to the ice cream party. |
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Where?
-The cat hid under the tree.
-We went outside to eat.I saw the mime on the corner.
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How?
-Jim juggled the six eggs carefully.
-The spectators left the room in a hurry.
-The clown in the circus walked like a dog. |
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How often?
-Every Sunday afternoon my family plays baseball.
-We occasionally visit Molly at the nursing home.
-The typist have never finished their work. |
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