CONJUNCTIONS IN ENGLISH GRAMMAR
Abstract
This article provides a comprehensive analysis of conjunctions in modern English, with a focus on their role in complex sentence construction. The study examines various types of conjunctions, including coordinating, subordinating, and correlative conjunctions, and explores their semantic and syntactic functions. Based on the analysis of authentic examples from written and spoken sources, the article identifies key patterns of conjunction usage and highlights their importance for creating coherent and meaningful discourse. The findings of this study can be valuable for English language teachers, linguistics students, and anyone interested in English grammar.
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