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Coordinate conjunctions can be used to join two clauses together to make longer sentences (compound sentences).
Jemima got £20 for her birthday. She is going to buy a new top.
Alfred wanted to go skateboarding. His mother said he had to do his homework.Ryan wanted to go skateboarding but his mother said he had to do his homework.
Charlotte got $40 for her birthday so she is going to buy new cleats.
We practiced for weeks; unfortunately, it wasn’t enough.
Other types of connectives
A conjunction is one type of connective. Another type of connective is a conjunctive adverb.
Conjunctive adverbs are adverbs that function like conjunctions by helping to connect ideas in sentences.
However, unlike conjunctions, conjunctive adverbs cannotdo the joining job on their own! When you use a conjunctive adverb to join two clauses, you also need to use a semicolon.
It is only 10:30 in the morning; however, I have already eaten my lunch!
Notice that a comma is used after each conjunctive adverb.