Question

list of subordinate and coordinate conjunctions

Answer 1

A coordinating conjunction used to join clauses has only one function: it joins clauses of equal importance. Removing the conjunction between two independent clauses will leave two simple sentences whose meanings remain unchanged. They can stand alone as complete sentences.

A subordinating conjunction, on the other hand, has two functions: it joins, and it shows a relationship between the clauses that it joins. Removing a subordinating conjunction defeats the purpose for which it exists.

Answer 2

Subordinate Conjunctions

A CONJUNCTION is a word that connects or joins together words, phrases, clauses, or sentences. There are two kinds of conjunctions, a primary class of COORDINATING conjunctions and a secondary class called SUBORDINATING or SUBORDINATE conjunctions. There are also words called CONJUNCTIVE ADVBERBS; these conjunctive adverbs sometimes act a bit like conjunctions, but at other times act like plain old adverbs. We will explore each type, one at a time.

The following chart lists the most common types of conjunctions and conjunctive adverbs.

COORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS

(Coordinating conjunctions connect two equal parts of a sentence.)

PURE CONJUNCTIONS

and

but

for

nor

or

so

yet

CONJUNCTIVE ADVERBS

accordingly

in fact

again

instead

also

likewise

besides

moreover

consequently

namely

finally

nevertheless

for example

otherwise

further

still

furthermore

that is

hence

then

however

therefore

indeed

thus

SUBORDINATE CONJUNCTIONS

(Subordinate conjunctions connect two unequal parts, e.g., dependent and independent clauses)

after

since

when

although

so that

whenever

as

supposing

where

because

than

whereas

before

that

wherever

but that

though

whether

if

though

which

in order that

till

while

lest

unless

who

no matter

until

why

how

what

even though

NOTE 1: Conjunctive adverbs are sometimes used as simple adverbs. If they do not connect independent clauses, they are not conjunctive adverbs. Then, they are merely adverbs modifying a verb, adjective, or another adverb. For instance, in the sentences below, the words accordingly, still, and instead are adverbs. When functioning this way, the adverb needs no punctuation to separate it from the surrounding material. For example, see the following sentences:

I knew the test would be hard, so I planned accordingly to study for several hours.

I was still studying at six o'clock in the evening!

Joey decided to go to a party instead.

In these examples above, there is no comma needed before the words accordingly, still, and instead. That's because they are acting like adverbs, modifying verbs like planned and was studying, and decided.