Determiner- Explanation and Examples

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The term determiner refers to a grammatical form which is used to indicate
further information about a noun. Like adjectives, they can express information such
as quantity, proximity, definiteness, and relationship. Moreover, determiners are
considered as modifying words that specify the type of reference that a particular
noun has. They are commonly placed before a noun or a noun phrase, in order to
indicate whether the speaker is referring to a specific thing or to something of a
particular kind.
I. Difference Between Determiners and Adjectives
Determiners and adjectives are related in such a way that they both modify a noun
or a noun phrase. However, the main difference between the two is that
determiners are placed before nouns and introduce them to the audience, while
adjectives modify nouns by providing further details about them. Another difference
between the two is that determiners cannot be graded unlike adjectives, which can
be expressed in different intensities. For instance, an object may be big, bigger, or
biggest. However, it cannot be that-est or the-est. Furthermore, adjectives are
only optional parts of a sentence, while determiners are necessary and
indispensable.
II. The Uses of Determiners
Determiners can serve a variety of purposes in sentences and can have different
meanings. However, in general, all determiners are used to clarify a noun or a noun
phrase. One of the most common functions of determiners is to define or
demonstrate an object or a person. For instance, it can show whether the noun that
is mentioned in the sentence is something specific or unspecific. Another common
purpose of this grammatical form, is that it can also indicate the differences
between nouns.
Although there are also other functions of determiners such as for expressing
quantity, possession, and questions, most of these purposes are related to the two
key areas mentioned earlier. It is not that difficult to understand determiners
because they are commonly used in written and verbal English. In order to fully
grasp the concept, it is also advisable to study about the different types of
determiners which are presented in the next section.
III. Different Kinds of Determiners
There are different kinds of determiners and each one serves a different function.
These types include articles, quantifiers, demonstratives, possessives, and
interrogatives.
Articles
There are only three examples of articles, and these are: the, a, and an. The article
the is considered as a definite article because it refers to a particular noun that is
mentioned in the text, while the articles a and an are called indefinite articles
because they point out to a class of noun mentioned in the sentence.

The indefinite articles a and an have the same function, but they are not
interchangeable. The former is used if it precedes a noun that starts with a
consonant (e.g., a bike; a gadget; a television), while the latter is used if the noun
after it starts with a vowel (e.g., an eggplant; an architect; an umbrella).
Sample Sentences:
The Eiffel Tower is a romantic destination.
Johnny is an Englishman.
Ethan is studying to be an engineer.
Quantifiers
As the name suggests, quantifiers are used to express the quantity. It can answer
the questions, How much? or How many? Some examples of quantifiers include:
a few, enough, many, a little, most, some, any, and much.
Sample Sentences:
I have enough money.
We have much time.
She has few friends.
Demonstratives
This kind of determiners demonstrates and functions as pointers of a particular
noun. Basically, demonstratives indicate the position or location of a noun from the
point of view of the speaker. Some examples of demonstratives include: this, these,
that, and those.
The demonstrative this is used for singular nouns that are near the speaker, while
these is for plural nouns that are also close by. On the other hand, the
demonstrative that is for a singular noun that is further away, and those is for
plural nouns that are also far from the speaker.
Sample Sentences:
This laptop is mine.
That car is my uncles.
These cookies taste great.
Possessives
This type of determiners is used to express possession or ownership of a noun.
Possessive determiners are different from possessive pronouns, because possessive
pronouns can be independent or can stand alone. Some examples of possessives
include: my, his, mine, our, their, and her.
Sample Sentences:
This is my car.
Is this his house?

Her mom is very pretty.

Interrogatives
As the term implies, the interrogative determiners are used for asking questions.
The three examples of interrogatives are: what, whose, and which.
Sample Sentences:
What toppings do you want for your frozen yogurt?
Which school do you prefer?
Whose baby are you watching?
Possessive Adjectives Definition and Examples
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Also called possessive determiners, possessive adjectives refer to words which
modify a noun by showing a form of possession or a sense of belonging to a
particular person or thing. This article will provide useful information on the different
forms of possessive adjectives, the different functions, some tips on their usage, as
well as some examples that can serve as your reference.

What are the Definition and Functions of Possessive Adjectives?

As mentioned earlier, possessive adjectives are the words used to show a form of
possession/ ownership or are used to express a close relationship with someone or
something. Moreover, just like the article the, a possessive adjective also implies
definiteness. Some of the most basic possessive adjectives that are commonly used
in the English language are: my, your, our, its, her, his, their, and whose
(interrogative).
Examples:
Whose bag is this?
In this interrogative sentence, the italicized word whose is used to express
ownership for the noun bag.
That is his baseball cap.
In the sentence above, the possessive adjective his shows who owns the noun
baseball cap.
I think Lea will miss her
Although the possessive adjective her is used in the sample sentence above, it
does not necessarily mean that Lea owns the flight. The phrase her flight just
refers to the flight that Lea will take and travel on.
My mother is here.

Obviously, one cannot own a specific person. So in this example, the possessive
adjective my indicates a close personal relationship with the noun mother.
I really like your
In the sentence above, the possessive adjective your shows who owns the noun
jacket.
Other Examples:
His name is Kevin.
Her name is Michaela.
Our cat is always licking its
We sold our dune buggy yesterday.
The children thanked their
What is the Difference Between Possessive Adjectives and Possessive Pronouns?
Although the possessive adjectives and possessive pronouns are closely related and
can sometimes be confusing, it is actually very easy to differentiate one from the
other. Basically, you just have to remember that possessive pronouns are used in
place of a noun. Take a look at the example below:
Gians jacket is black. Hers is brown.
In the sentence above, instead of mentioning another name (noun), the possessive
pronoun hers is used as a replacement.
On the other hand, possessive adjectives are used to modify a noun and just like
ordinary adjectives, they are located before the word that it describes. For example:
My dirt bike is faster than his moped.
What are the Different Forms of Possessive Adjectives?
Below are the different forms of possessive adjectives:
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The 1st person possessive adjectives my and our can be used for both male and
female owners. However, the possessive adjective my is for singular owners,
while the possessive adjective our is for plural ones.
Example:
We sold our dune buggy yesterday.
This means that the dune buggy does not solely belong to the speaker. It can be a
family vehicle, for instance.

The 2nd person possessive adjective your can be used for both male and female
owners, and also for both singular and plural owners.
Examples:
Jack doesnt have your phone number, Karen.In this sentence, the possessive
adjective your is used for the singular owner of the phone number which is
Karen.
Kids, dont forget to drink your
The possessive adjective your is used to show ownership for the noun milk. Take
note that in this sentence, the milk belongs to the plural noun kids.
The 3rd person possessive adjectives her, his, and its are all used if the owner
is singular, while the 3rd person possessive adjective their is used only if the
owner is in its plural form. Moreover, the possessive adjective her is obviously
used if the owner is a female and the possessive adjective his is for male owners.
Examples:
His name is Kevin. (Kevin is a name for a male person)
Her name is Michaela. (Michaela is obviously a name for a female person.)
The children thanked their (The word children is the plural form of child.
Therefore the 3rd person possessive adjective their is appropriate to use.)
Additional Tips
The words its and its are almost the same except for the presence of an
apostrophe in the second word. Although the apostrophe may seem trivial, it
actually makes a big difference. Always remember that its is the contracted form
of it is or it has, so basically if you want to use a possessive adjective in your
sentence, you must use the one without an apostrophe.
Final Thoughts
Although possessive adjectives can be confusing at first, especially because they
are closely related to possessive pronouns, do not get too intimidated by these. Just
by studying the contents of this article and practicing constantly on the application
of this kind of words, you will surely be able to fully understand the concept.
Anyway, you probably already have been using possessive adjectives for a long
time and youre just not aware of it
Kinds of Adjectives: Descriptive Adjectives
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The adjective is one of the most essential parts of speech that is used extensively in
speech and in writing. There are many kinds of adjectives, but in this article, the
largest group under this word type will be discussedthe descriptive adjectives.

Definition of Descriptive Adjectives

The descriptive adjectives can be simply defined as the type of adjectives that are
used to express the size, color, or shape of a person, a thing, an animal, or a place.
They are used to provide more information to a noun by describing or modifying it.
Explanation of Descriptive Adjectives
From the definition above, it can be said that a descriptive adjective adds meaning
to the noun that it modifies. This kind of adjective describes a noun in detail by
giving an attribute to that particular word. You should kow that descriptive
adjectives usually express things that are observable through the five senses
(touch, taste, sight, smell, and sound).
If you find it hard to spot the descriptive adjectives in the sentence, you can ask the
question:
Which one? or more appropriately, What does it look like? in reference to a
noun.
Examples of Descriptive Adjectives
Fast, Muscular, Pink
The underlined words in the sample sentences below are some examples of
descriptive adjectives.
She brushed her long brown hair.
The slender man appeared out of nowhere.
You should always eat green leafy vegetables.
The fat boy teased the small kids in the park.
The spider has hairy legs.
The old man asked the pretty girl for food.
The extremely bright light almost blinded me.
That thin girl is my best friend.
The attractive guy fell off his black horse.
I think hes pretty short for his age.
Examples of Descriptive Adjectives in Literature
The underlined words in the sentences below are all examples of descriptive
adjectives used in literary pieces.
This isnt a romance. Youre not a damsel in distress and Im not the handsome
prince come to save you. C.J Roberts, Captive in the Dark
A library is like an island in the middle of a vast sea of ignorance, particularly if the
library is very tall and the surrounding area has been flooded. Lemony Snicket,
Horseradish: Bitter Truths You Cant Avoid
I learned a long time ago not to judge people by what they look like, sound like, or
by the clothes they wear. Just because a house is nice and shiny out front doesnt
mean its not rotting on the inside. Sherrilyn Kenyon, Infinity
O Never give the heart outright,

For they, for all smooth lips can say,

Have given their hearts up to the play.
W.B Yeats, In the Seven Woods: Being Poems Chiefly of the Irish Heroic Age
His dark hair was swept to one side, like hed just come from a walk on the beach.
He looked even better than he had six months ago tanner and taller, leaner and
more muscular. Rick Riordan, The Mark of Athena
My skin is kind of sort of brownish pinkish yellowish white. My eyes are greyish
blueish green, but Im told they look orange in the night. My hair is reddish blondish
brown, but its silver when its wet, and all the colors I am inside have not been
invented yet. Shel Silverstein, Where the Sidewalk Ends
A breeze ruffled the neat hedges of Privet Drive, which lay silent and tidy under the
inky sky, the very last place you would expect astonishing things to happen. J.K
Rowling, Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone
I am not pretty. I am not beautiful. I am as radiant as the sun. Suzanne Collins,
The Hunger Games
I saw my life branching out before me like the green fig tree in the story. From the
tip of every branch, like a fat purple fig, a wonderful future beckoned and winked.
Sylvia Plath, The Bell Jar
Science and religion are not at odds. Science is simply too young to understand.
Dan Brown, Angels and Demons
Functions of Descriptive Adjectives
As the name suggests, the descriptive adjective is a kind of adjectives which is used
to describe a noun. It does not only add meaning or provide additional information
to a noun, but adds color to the entire text in general. Since there are a lot of nouns
in the English language, there is also a very long list of descriptive adjectives
available that can modify them.
Types of Adjectives: Personality Adjectives
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In general, adjectives are used to describe or provide additional information about
nouns. But did you know that there is a specific kind of adjective used for people? In
this article, this type of adjective called the personality adjective will be discussed.

Definition of Personality Adjectives

In its simplest sense, the personality adjective can be defined as the type of verb
which is used to describe the character of a specific person. It does not focus on the
physical appearance, but instead, on the personality traits of an individual.
Explanation of Personality Adjectives
As stated in the definition provided above, a personality adjective indicates the
personality of an individual. Just to make sure that everyones on the same page,

the word personality refers to the combination of various traits and qualities that
form a persons inner character. It does not express what a person looks like, but
rather describes the attitude of that individual.
If you are having a hard time in identifying the personality adjective in a sentence,
you can just ask the question:

What is she/he like? pertaining to the person in the sentence.

Examples of Personality Adjectives
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The underlined words in the sample sentences below can be classified as
personality adjectives.
I was surprised to know that Carrie is actually a polite child.
The people in our neighborhood are all friendly.
He was such an irresponsible student!
Despite of his achievements, Nico stays a humble person.
As a child, she was very curious and observant.
Celina is a moody self-conscious teenager.
Dario is so selfish and egotistical! I hate him!
My neighbor is a grouchy man.
The lady next door is so generous. She always gives me homemade cookies.
I think Walter is too self-confident and arrogant.
Examples of Personality Adjectives in Literature
The sentences below which are excerpted from famous literary pieces, contain
some examples of personality adjectives (underlined words).
I am selfish. I am brave. Veronica Roth, Divergent
Beware; for I am fearless, and therefore powerful. Mary Shelley, Frankenstein
If youve never been charged by an enthusiastic Cyclops wearing a flowered apron
and rubber cleaning gloves, Im telling you, itll wake you up quick. Rick Riordan,
The Battle of the Labyrinth
Be compassionate, Morrie whispered. And take responsibility for each other. If we
only learned those lessons, this world would be so much better a place. Mitch
Albom, Tuesdays with Morrie
Especially do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love for in the face of
all aridity and disenchantment is it perennial as the grass. Max Ehrmann,
Desiderata: A Poem for a Way of Life
No matter how corrupt, greedy, and heartless our government, our corporations,
our media, and our religious & charitable institutions may become, the music will
still be wonderful. Kurt Vonnegut, A Man Without a Country

There are three things all wise men fear: the sea in storm, a night with no moon,
and the anger of a gentle man. Patrick Rothfuss, The Wise Mans Fear
You think that I am stubborn, but you are even more stubborn than me. You had a
wonderful chance on your drive back to see one of the greatest sights on earth, the
Grand Canyon, something every American should see at least once in his life. Jon
Krakauer, Into the Wild
Indeed the safest road to Hell is the gradual onethe gentle slope, soft underfoot,
without sudden turnings, without milestones, without signposts,Your affectionate
uncle, Screwtape. C.S Lewis, The Screwtape Letters
Im impulsive, and hot tempered, and you get under my skin like no one else. You
act like you hate me one minute, and then need me the next. Jamie McGuire,
Beautiful Disaster
Functions of Personality Adjectives
As the name suggests, the main function of this type of adjective is to describe or
express the character or personality of an individual. Instead of focusing on the
outward appearance (e.g., fat; slim; ugly; gorgeous; tall; petite; neat; dirty),
personality adjectives are more concerned with describing the inner character traits
of a person. It can be used to describe both the positive personality traits and
negative personality traits of an individual. Furthermore, since everyone has a
different personality, the list of personality adjectives can seem endless.
Adjective: Definition and Examples
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One of the most important components of a sentence is the adjective. This part of
speech is so common that people use it almost automatically, both in speech and in
writing. For you to understand the concept of adjectives better this article will
answer the following questions:
What is an adjective?
What are the functions of adjectives?
What are the different kinds of adjectives?
What are the degrees of adjectives?
Aside from answering the basic questions and defining the related terms, various
examples will also be included in this short write-up.
What is an Adjective and its Functions?
An adjective is a part of speech which describes, identifies, or quantifies a noun or a
pronoun. So basically, the main function of an adjective is to modify a noun or a
pronoun so that it will become more specific and interesting. Instead of just one
word, a group of words with a subject and a verb, can also function as an adjective.
When this happens, the group of words is called an adjective clause.
For example:
For example: My brother, who is much older than I am, is an astronaut.
In the example above, the underlined clause modifies the noun brother. But what
if the group of words doesnt have a subject and a verb? What do you think the
resulting group of words will be called?

If you think its called an adjective phrase, you are right. As you might recall,
phrases and clauses are both groups of words and the main difference is that
clauses have subjects and verbs, while phrases dont.
For example: She is prettier than you.
What are the Different Kinds of Adjectives?
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Now that you already know the answer to the question, What is an adjective? you
should know that not all adjectives are the same. They modify nouns and pronouns
differently, and just like the other parts of speech, there are different kinds of
adjectives. These are:
1. Descriptive Adjectives
Among the different kinds of adjectives, descriptive adjectives are probably the
most common ones. They simply say something about the quality or the kind of the
noun or pronoun theyre referring to.
Examples:
Erika is witty.
She is tired.
Adrians reflexes are amazing.
2. Adjectives of Number or Adjectives of Quantity
As the name suggests, this kind of adjective answers the question, How many? or
How much?
Examples:
Twenty-one students failed the exam.
The plants need more water.
3. Demonstrative Adjectives
Demonstrative adjectives point out pronouns and nouns, and always come before
the words they are referring to.
Examples:
I used to buy this kind of shirts.
When the old man tripped over that wire, he dropped a whole bag of groceries.
4. Possessive Adjectives

Obviously, this kind of adjectives shows ownership or possession. Aside from that,
possessive adjectives always come before the noun.
Examples:
I cant answer my seatwork because I dont have a calculator.
Trisha sold his dog.
5. Interrogative Adjectives
Interrogative adjectives ask questions and are always followed by a noun.
Examples:
What movie are you watching?
Which plants should be placed over here?
What are the Degrees of Adjectives?
There are only three degrees or levels of adjectives (also known as degrees of
comparison) namely, positive, comparative, and superlative. When you talk about
or describe only a single person, place, or thing, you should use the positive degree.
Examples:
She is a beautiful lady.
It was a memorable trip.
If on the other hand, you are comparing two persons, places, or things, it is
appropriate to use the comparative degree of the word. Normally, you will need to
add -er to transform the word into its comparative form or add the word more.
Also, the word than should be added after the adjective in the comparative
degree.
Examples:
This swimming pool is bigger than that one.
Ashley is more intelligent than Aldrin.
*Note: For words ending in y, you should first change the y into i, and then
add -er (e.g., lovely-lovelier; pretty- prettier; tasty- tastier)
Lastly, if you are comparing more than two things, the superlative form of the
adjectives should be used and the word the should be added before the adjective.
In order to transform the adjective into its superlative form, you just have to add the
suffix -est or the word most.
Examples:
That is by far, the tallest tree I have ever seen in my entire life.
This is the most crucial match of the season.
*Note: For words ending in y, you should first change the y into i, and then
add -est (e.g., lovely-loveliest; pretty- prettiest; tasty- tastiest)
Final Thoughts

This article entitled Basic Grammar: What is an Adjective? can be very helpful for
beginners who want to improve their grammar skills and ace the English subject. If
you really have a deep understanding of what is an adjective, you will surely be able
to apply this concept to your compositions properly. Just remember that although
adjectives seem a little trivial, an effective use of this part of speech can actually
strengthen your writing.
Adverb: Definition and Examples
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Since adjectives are more common compared to adverbs, this article will focus on
explaining the concept of adverbs. It will answer the most basic questions like:
What is an adverb?
What are the different kinds of adverbs?
What are the most important tips for using adverbs?
Question 1: What is an Adverb?
An adverb is a part of speech used to describe a verb, adjective, clause, or another
adverb. It simply tells the readers how, where, when, or the degree at which
something was done.
Examples:
The manager accepted the challenge very nicely.
The italicized word is an adverb that describes nicely, which is another adverb.
Tears began to fall as he saw the completely lifeless body of his wife.
The adverb in this sentence is completely, which describes the adjective lifeless.
Surprisingly, the cubicles of the public restroom are clean.
Surprisingly is the adverb in this sentence. It modifies the clause that comes right
after it.
Even though all of the sample sentences above have one-word adverbs, adverbs are
not limited to a single word. Sometimes, adverbs come in phrases. Take a look at
the example below.
At 4 a.m., a stray cat jumped into the open window.
The italicized part is a prepositional phrase with an adverbial function. It tells when
the event occurred.
Question 2: What are the Different Kinds of Adverbs?
Aside from answering the main question What is an adverb? it is also important to
explore the different kinds of this part of speech. Basically, there are four kinds of
adverbs:
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Adverbs of Manner

This kind of adverb describes the manner by which something was done or
something happened. Adverbs of manner answer the question How?
Examples:
The students measured the volume of the chemicals accurately.
The italicized adverb describes the verb measured.
She walks gracefully.
Gracefully modifies the verb walks.
Adverbs of Place
Adverbs of place simply answer the question Where? Here are some examples:
Heisenberg looked away from the dead body.
The adverb away answers the question, Where did Heisenberg look?
They built a huge toy factory nearby.
The adverb nearby answers the question, Where did they build the huge toy
factory?
You will notice based on these examples that adverbs of place can be placed right
after the verb or after the object of the verb.
Adverbs of Time
Aside from answering when an event occurred, adverbs of time also answer
questions like, How long? and How often?
Examples:
Syndra lived in Germany for a year.
For a year tells how long something happened (how long Syndra lived in Germany).
Im going to the dentist tomorrow.
The adverb tomorrow indicates when something will be done.
Adverbs of Degree
This kind of adverb indicates the degree at which something will be done. It tells
something about the intensity.
Examples:
You didnt try hard enough.
Hard enough is an adverb pertaining to the verb, try.
The temperature of the room was extremely
Extremely describes the adjective, high.

Question 3: What are the Most Important Tips for Using Adverbs?
Sometimes, students know what adverbs are but dont know how to use them
properly. So here are the most useful tips that you should keep in mind:
In writing an adverb of manner, you must never write the adverb in between the
verb and the object of the verb.
Example (from above):
The students measured accurately the volume of the chemicals. (wrong)
The students measured the volume of the chemicals accurately. (correct)
The first sentence is wrong because the adverb is located somewhere between
measured (verb) and volume (object of the verb).
Know when to use the comparative or superlative forms of adverbs. Words like more
or less are added to the main adverb when comparing two things. Most or least are
used if there are three or more things to compare.
Examples: most often; more frequently
Not all words ending in ly are adverbs. This is pretty obvious, but some students
assume that a word is an adverb just because it ends in ly.
Do not overly use adverbs. If there are single alternative words, you can use those.
Examples:
Instead of walk heavily > trudge
Instead of ate hurriedly > gobbled
Final Thoughts
After providing simplified answers to questions like What is an adverb? and What
are the different kinds of adverbs? this article will surely help you understand the
concept better. However, how you apply this knowledge and make use of it to your
advantage still depends on you. Keep on reading and practicing your writing in
order to hone your grammar skills.
Conjunction: Definition and Examples
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The conjunction is the part of speech used as a joiner for words, phrases, or
clauses in a particular sentence. It links these words or groups of words together, in
such a way that certain relationships among these different parts of the sentence
will be established, and the thoughts that all of these convey will be connected.

What are the Different Types of Conjunctions?

In the English language, conjunctions come in three basic types: the coordinating
conjunctions, the subordinating conjunctions, and the correlative conjunctions.
1. Coordinating Conjunction
Among the three types of conjunctions, this is probably the most common one. The
main function of coordinating conjunctions is to join words, phrases, and clauses
together, which are usually grammatically equal. Aside from that, this type of
conjunctions is placed in between the words or groups of words that it links
together, and not at the beginning or at the end.
Examples:
Pizza and burgers are my favorite snacks.
In the sample sentence above, the underlined word serves as a coordinating
conjunction that links two words together (pizza + burgers).
The treasure was hidden in the cave or in the underground lagoon.
The example above shows how coordinating conjunctions can join together two (or
more) phrases. The coordinating conjunction or in the sentence above links in
the cave and in the underground lagoon.
What those girls say and what they actually do are completely different.
In this sentence, youll see how the same coordinating conjunction and from the
first sample sentence can be used to link clauses together (what those girls say
and what they actually do), instead of just single words.
How to Punctuate Coordinating Conjunctions
In joining two words, phrases, or dependent clauses together, a comma is not
required before the coordinating conjunction.Examples:
aliens and predators
by the beach or on the hill
what you see and what you get
If, on the other hand, you are linking more than two words, phrases, and dependent
clauses together, a series of commas must be placed in between the distinct
elements.
Examples:
spiders, snakes, and scorpions
in the bedroom, in the garage, or at the garden
Lastly, for joining together two independent clauses, a comma must be used before
placing the coordinating conjunction.
Examples:

Cassandra fell asleep, so Joaquin just went home.

I dont really like spaghetti, but I can eat lasagna any day.
For you to easily recall the different coordinating conjunctions that you can use, you
can just remember the word FANBOYS, which stands for:
Conjunction
2. Subordinating Conjunction
This type of conjunctions is used in linking two clauses together. Aside from the fact
that they introduce a dependent clause, subordinating conjunctions also describe
the relationship between the dependent clause and the independent clause in the
sentence.
List of Common Subordinating Conjunctions:
while
as soon as
although
before
even if
because
no matter how
whether
wherever
when
Sample Sentences:

until
after
as if
how
if
provided
in that
once
supposing
while

unless
in case
as far as
now that
as
so that
though
since

It is so cold outside, so I brought you a jacket.

Because it is so cold outside, I brought you a jacket.
By looking at the sentences above, you will easily notice that a subordinating
conjunction can be found either at the beginning of the sentence or between the
clauses that it links together. Aside from that, a comma should also be placed in
between the two clauses (independent clause and dependent clause) of the
sentence.
3. Correlative Conjunction
The correlative conjunctions are simply pairs of conjunctions which are used to join
equal sentence elements together.
List of Common Correlative Conjunctions:
either or
neither nor
not only but also
both and
whether or
so as
Sample Sentences:

Both my brother and my father are lawyers.

I cant decide whether Ill take Chemical Engineering or take Medical Technology in
college.
What is a Conjunctive Adverb?
Although a conjunctive adverb is not a real conjunction, this kind of words functions
as conjunctions in a sentence. Some examples of conjunctive adverbs are:
in addition
for example
however
therefore
on the contrary
hence
in fact
otherwise

as a result
indeed
still
thus
on the other hand
furthermore
instead
incidentally

after all
finally
likewise
meanwhile
consequently

Final Thoughts
Conjunctions are very essential in speech and in writing. They improve the cohesion
between the different parts of the text and enable you to construct long sentences
without sounding awkward. Although the concept of conjunctions may seem too
simple, you should still take time and make sure that you place the punctuations
properly, choose the appropriate conjunctions, and see to it that you adhere to the
standard rules of grammar.