Distinguish between coordinate, correlative, and subordinate conjunctions. Use conjunctions correctly in the construction of simple sentences. Discuss ways that energy can be saved in the workplace. Conjunctions are words that connect different parts of sentences. The three basic types of conjunctions are coordinate, correlative, and subordinate conjunctions.
Coordinate conjunctions connect parts that are equal.
A phrase is a linkage of several words, such as an adjective and a noun. An independent clause is a group of words that contains a noun and a verb and that can stand alone as a sentence. The sentences below demonstrate the function of coordinate conjunctions. Notice that sometimes conjunction links single words, and sometimes it links phrases or clauses. Energy is a necessity at home and at work.