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CONJUNCTIONS


1. Coordinate conjunctions
join two equal terms: and, or,
nor, but,... .
2. Subordinate conjunctions
join two clauses: although,
since, because, when, etc.


STRATEGIES FOR CONJUNCTION
ITEMS
ASK YOURSELF THESE QUESTIONS:

 Do you need to join two nouns, two
adjectives, two prepositional phrases, or
any equal terms? If so, is there a
coordinate conjunction joining them?
INCORRECT [The president also his
assistant are coming.]
CORRECT The president and his
assistant are coming.


 Do you need to join two sentences? If so, is
there a coordinate conjunction joining them?
INCORRECT [I can make the copies too John can
collate the pages.
CORRECT
I can make the copies, and John

can collate the pages.

 Do you need to join a dependent clause with
an independent clause? If so, is there a
subordinate conjunction joining them?
INCORRECT [But he had a suggestion, he didn’t
raise his hand.]
CORRECT
Although he had a suggestion, he
didn’t raise his hand.


 Do you understand the
meanings of the
conjunctions and of the
other words in the
sentence? Is the sentence
logical? Does it make
sense?
INCORRECT
[I know him
but his wife.]
CORRECT I know him and


1. ..... they were tired, they
worked overtime.
(A) Because
(B) In spite
(C) Since

(D) Although


Even though
In spite of
Although + (Clause) =
Though
Despite

NP
+ V-ing
the fact that + Clause


Ex:
1. Although the weather was bad
(Clause) , he tried to get to the
village.
2. In spite of bad weather ( NP),
he tried to get to the village.
3. In spite of the fact that the
weather was bad (Clause), he
tried to get to the village.


2. Neither Ms. Chen ...... Mr.
Martinez was able to attend
the seminar.
(A) nor
(B) and

(C) neither
(D) or


... neither … nor … used to show that a
negative statement is true of two things: I
neither knew nor cared what had happened to
him. After neither and either you use a
singular verb: Neither candidate was selected
for the job. Neither of and either of are
followed by a plural noun or pronoun and a
singular or plural verb. A plural verb is more
informal: Neither of my parents speaks / speak
a foreign language. When neither… nor… or
either… or… are used with two singular
nouns, the verb can be singular or plural. A
plural verb is more informal.


3. ...... Mr. Park worked for
us, he had received training
abroad.
(A) Before
(B) After
(C) While
(D) When


Note: THE P.PERFECT
TENSE

is used to express an
action that happened
before another action
in the past
Ex: When I came to the


4. Please answer the
phone ...... it rings.
(A) during
(B) when
(C) because
(D) and


Ex: + When I come to DN, I’ll call you
= I’ll call you when I come to DN
+ Unless he comes, I’ll go = I’ll go
unless he comes
1. When/unless/if + S + V ( simple
present), S+ will/shall/can/ may/might +
V-Inf.) )
When you come to DN, please call me
= Please call me when you come to DN
2. When/if + S + V (simple present), V
(Infi.)


5. You can look at the clothes

in the shop windows, ...... you
can’t go in and buy them.
(A) but
(B) or
(C) after
(D) while


6. The soccer game won’t be
postponed ...... it looks like
rain.
(A) because
(B) even though
(C) since
(D) as


Eventhough
In spite of
Although + (Clause) =
Though
Despite

NP
+ V-ing
the fact that + Clause


Ex:
1. Although the weather was bad

(Clause) , he tried to get to the
village.
2. In spite of bad weather ( NP),
he tried to get to the village.
3. In spite of the fact that the
weather was bad (Clause), he
tried to get to the village.


7. ...... profits have improved,
we’re all getting bonuses.
(A) Since
(B) Before
(C) Although
(D) During


Since = Because
Because he loves her, he’ll get
married to her = Since he
loves her, he’ll get married to
her


8. Ms. Adams refused the
promotion ...... the large raise.
(A) because
(B) but
(C) despite
(D) neither

Eventhough
In spite of
Although + (Clause) =
Though
Despite

NP
+ V-ing
the fact that + Clause


Ex:
1. Although the weather was bad
(Clause) , he tried to get to the
village.
2. In spite of bad weather ( NP),
he tried to get to the village.
3. In spite the fact that the
weather was bad (Clause), he
tried to get to the village.


9. The hotel will accept no
guests ...... it’s being
renovated.
(A) and
(B) while
(C) because of

(D) after


10. Restaurant food handlers
must wear latex gloves ......
health regulations.
(A) because of
(B) because
(C) since
(D) though