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Conjunction Types — Identify the Type

Decide whether each conjunction is coordinating (FANBOYS), subordinating (joins dependent + independent), correlative (pair), or a conjunctive adverb (semicolon-then-comma connector). 42 click-to-hear examples.

📝 Conjunctions unit · lesson 6 of 11 ⏱ about 10 minutes 🔊 every example has audio

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  • Coordinating (FANBOYS)
  • She is kind and helpful. – Coordinating
  • I want to go, but I am too tired. – Coordinating
  • You can have tea or coffee. – Coordinating
  • He did not call, nor did he write. – Coordinating
  • We stayed home, for it was very late. – Coordinating
  • She worked hard, so she passed the exam. – Coordinating
  • It was cold, yet she wore no coat. – Coordinating
  • He is smart, and he is also kind. – Coordinating
  • The hotel was nice, but expensive. – Coordinating
  • Subordinating
  • I stayed home because it was raining. – Subordinating
  • She smiled when she saw the puppy. – Subordinating
  • If you study hard, you will pass. – Subordinating
  • We enjoyed the picnic although it was hot. – Subordinating
  • She worked overtime so that she could save money. – Subordinating
  • He acted as if he did not know me. – Subordinating
  • I read a book while she cooked dinner. – Subordinating
  • Wait until I come back. – Subordinating
  • He left early since he had work to do. – Subordinating
  • Even though she was tired, she kept working. – Subordinating
  • Correlative (pairs)
  • Both my mother and my father are teachers. – Correlative
  • You can have either tea or coffee. – Correlative
  • Neither the manager nor the staff knew. – Correlative
  • She is not only smart but also kind. – Correlative
  • I do not know whether to go or to stay. – Correlative
  • She speaks both French and Spanish. – Correlative
  • The book is neither interesting nor useful. – Correlative
  • The hotel is not only beautiful but also affordable. – Correlative
  • Conjunctive adverbs
  • I was tired; however, I kept working. – Conjunctive adverb
  • It was raining; therefore, the match was canceled. – Conjunctive adverb
  • Meanwhile, the children were playing outside. – Conjunctive adverb
  • She studied hard; nevertheless, she failed. – Conjunctive adverb
  • He is smart; moreover, he is hard-working. – Conjunctive adverb
  • It is cold; furthermore, it is windy. – Conjunctive adverb
  • Consequently, the project was delayed. – Conjunctive adverb
  • I lost my keys; thus, I couldn’t get in. – Conjunctive adverb
  • Mixed practice — identify the type
  • We danced and sang all night. – Coordinating
  • She studied hard so that she would pass. – Subordinating
  • Both friends and family came. – Correlative
  • It rained; however, we still went hiking. – Conjunctive adverb
  • He is rich, yet he lives simply. – Coordinating
  • If it rains, we will stay home. – Subordinating
  • You can either drive or walk. – Correlative