Key learning points

1. Any conjunction joins words, phrases or clauses.
2. A co-ordinating conjunction is found in a compound sentence.
3. A subordinating conjunction is found in an adverbial complex sentence.
4. Different co-ordinating and subordinating conjunctions have different meanings.

Keywords

• Conjunction - a word(s) that joins words, phrases or clauses

• Co-ordinating conjunction - a word that joins two main clauses to form a compound sentence

• Subordinating conjunction - a word that starts an adverbial clause

• Adverbial clause - a type of subordinate clause that starts with a subordinating conjunction

• Main clause - a group of words that contains a verb and makes complete sense

Common misconception