In contrast subordinating conjunctions connect clauses of unequal rank.

Example of conjunction punctuation. Here is a list of conjunctions you can use to create compound sentences. In the example I love cooking pasta and you different comma placements will change the meaning of the sentence. However you look at it were not going to get a better deal.

An easy mnemonic to remember these conjunctions is FANBOYS. The following are just a few examples. She went to the pool and took a swim or She went to the pool but did not swim She went to the pool is an independent clause.

Instead of ending an independent clause with punctuation you end with a conjunction. Took a swim and did not swim are dependent. Your writing at its best.

I sliced onions and Bailey opened two or even three cans of sardines and allowed their juice of oil and fishing boats to ooze down and around the sides. We made pancakes eggs and coffee for breakfast. Punctuation marks small as they may be can change the entire meaning of a statement.

Every night either loud music or fighting neighbors wake John from his sleep. This pattern is an example of a compound sentence with a coordinating conjunction. Example sentences with and.

Sometimes can be an adverb such as until after or before can function as a conjunction. For example the word andis a coordinating conjunction. When a conjunction joins two standalone sentences ie independent clauses a comma is required before the conjunction in this example the conjunction is but.