C. Adversative
Adversative is expressing opposition or contrast between two statements. It consists of conjunctions: but, still, yet, nevertheless, however, whereas, while, and
only. For examples:
1. He is slow but he is sure 2. I am not a smart girl still; I could give some ideas to solve his problem
3. John plays basketball well, yet his favorite sport is badminton. 4. Maria is a clever woman, nevertheless she often makes mistakes.
5. They have trained hard, however they failed. 6. Whereas a handicap can be an obstacle, to me it was a reason for trying header.
7. Mahogany is hard wood, while pine is soft. 8. The book is interesting, only to thick.
D. Illative
Illative is expressing or preceding interference. It consists of conjunctions: therefore, so, so then, and for.
For examples: 1. You have disregarded my advice therefore; I will not help you again.
2. I wanted to sit in the front of the balcony, so I ordered my tickets early. 3. It is time to go, so then let us start.
4. If you make a mistake, then you must admit it 5. John thought he had a good chance to get the job, for his father was on the
companys board of trustees.
Moreover, at one time it is customary to use comma between clauses joined by coordinating conjunctions. Comma is used with coordinating conjunctions and
appears only before the conjunctions. Comma may separate items representing the same part of speech, or the same types of clause.
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If there are only two words, two phrases, or two independent clauses, they will be joined by coordinating conjunction.
For examples: 1. Men and women are welcome
2. The doctor warned him not to smoke or drink.
If three or more items are coordinated, comma separates the items. However, a comma before the conjunction preceding the last item is optional.
For examples: 1.
Men, women and children are welcome 2.
The doctor warned him not to smoke, drink or eat highly spiced food 3.
Mike is generous, friendly, and kind.
Two or more independent clauses are usually separated by a comma before the coordinating conjunctions.
For examples: 1.
They hope to take a trip around the world, but they were unable to leave because of the sudden illness of their son.
2. In the evening. Some people like to watch television, others enjoy a game of
cards, and still others prefer to take a nap.
2. Subordinating Conjunctions
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