1. Independant coordinate clauses
Two sentences may be connected by a coordinate conjunction or a conjunctive adverb.
- Addition: and (CC), moreover (CA)
- Result: so (CC), therefore (CA)
- Contrast: but (CC), however (CA)
2. Dependent subordinate clauses
Dependent clauses contain subjects and predicates with full verbs. These clauses function as adverbs, nouns, and adjectives.
Conjunctions:
- Cause: because, since, as
- Contrast: although, even though, though, while, whereas
- Condition: if, unless, whether, even if
- Time: before, after, when, until, since, while
Thursday, October 8, 2009
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