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**Coordinating conjunctions** are the simplest kind, and they denote equality of relationship between the ideas they join. Coordinating conjunctions are sometimes called the fanboys because that is an acronym for them: Their relatives, **correlative conjunctions**, not only denote equality, but they also make the joining tighter and more emphatic. but or   nor for so   yet  ||  both. . . and not only. . . but also either. . . or   neither. . . nor whether. . . or   just as. . . so too ||
 * CONJUNCTIONS**
 * Oftentimes students write in short sentences without connecting the sentences together. This creates a disjointed and choppy effect, and frequently gets in the way of showing connections between ideas, as well as sentences. To create a better flow, connecting words can be used.
 * As their name implies, conjunctions join together elements of thought: words, phrases, sentences, and paragraphs.
 * Use these to create a logical flow in your writing. Avoid overusing a particular phrase.
 * **F**or
 * **A**nd
 * **N**or
 * **B**ut
 * **O**r
 * **Y**et
 * **S**o
 * **Coordinating Conjunctions** ||  **Correlative Conjunctions**  ||
 * and

Examples:
 * John and Sally built a fish pond.
 * The train was late, and Tom was tired.
 * Just as the smell of baking brought back memories, so too did the taste of the cider.

Coordinating and correlative conjunctions are great when two ideas are of the same importance, but many times one idea is more important than another.

**Subordinating** **conjunctions** allow a writer to show which idea is more and which is less important. The idea in the main clause is the more important, while the idea in the subordinate clause is less important.

before since when whenever while until as   as. . . as   once  ||  because since so that in order that why ||  although though even though while ||  where wherever ||  if    unless until in case provided that assuming that even if ||  as if    as though how ||
 * **Subordinating Conjunctions** ||
 * **Time** ||  **Reason**  ||  **Concession**  ||  **Place**  ||  **Condition**  ||  **Manner**  ||
 * after

Examples:
 * Sally steamed the corn while Fred fried the steaks.
 * After the rain stopped, the dog ran into the mud to play.
 * The snowman melted because the sun came out.
 * Even though John fell asleep, the telephone salesman kept talking.

**Conjunctive adverbs** make up an even stronger category of conjunctions. They show logical relationships between two sentences, between sections of paragraphs, or between entire paragraphs. Conjunctive adverbs are so emphatic that they should be used sparingly; however, when used appropriately, they can be quite effective.

hence however still likewise otherwise therefore conversely rather this is similar to   in the same way  ||  consequently furthermore nevertheless instead moreover then thus meanwhile accordingly in summary in conclusion ||
 * **Conjunctive Adverbs** ||
 * also

Examples:
 * If the salmon is grilled, I will have that; otherwise, I might have the chicken.
 * James has a garage full of wood working tools. He might, however, have some metric wrenches, too.
 * I do not recommend that you play with a stick of dynamite lit at both ends. Rather, a ham sandwich would be better for you.

**Adverbs of time, place, and sequence** they connect ideas by showing a time relationship.

next lastly later before after ||  then now soon here there today ||  first second third fourth eventually tomorrow finally ||
 * **Adverbs of Time, Place, and Sequence** ||
 * earlier

Examples:
 * The twilight glides away. Soon night will awake.
 * First, get a pad and pencil. Next, find a quiet place to think.

**Sentential Adverbs** These convey no meaning of their own but instead serve only to emphasize the statement to which they are attached. They create a relationship of emphasis between ideas: this new idea is important in light of what was said before.

indeed naturally after all in short I hope at least remarkably ||  in fact I think it seems in brief clearly I suppose assuredly definitely which suggests ||  to be sure without doubt for all that on the whole in any event importantly certainly naturally ||
 * **Sentential Adverbs** ||
 * of course

Examples:
 * The flashlight hit the floor and broke into a hundred pieces. At least there was a candle in the room.
 * They all began to use appropriate sentential adverbs in their writing. They were convinced, I suppose, by the excellent examples.