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Conjunctions
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There are two types of conjunctions: those that coordinate two phrases (such as "and," "or," "but," and "then") and those that subordinate one clause to another (such as "because," "that," "if," "although," "before," and "after"). 1. COORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS A coordinating conjunction simply joins two independent phrases that may share common elements (such as the verb or the subject) without establishing any dependency between the two parts that are joined. Here are some of the most common coordinating conjunctions in French
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1. SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS Subordinating conjunctions establish a hierarchy between the two clauses that are linked by them. The content of the subordinating clause in some fashion supports the preposition in the main clause. Here are some of the more common subordinating conjunctions:
Consider the following examples:
*Note that in French the conjunction que ("that") cannot be omitted. There are many more subordinating conjunctions, some of which require changes in the tense or the mood of the subordinated clause. For example, the Sujunctive is required after certain conjunctions. |
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Examples of Conjunctions
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