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Example: Maria or Anna

Noun Conjunction Noun

Two nouns are joined by the conjunction or, indicating a choice
in a question such as Can Maria or Anna come over?

Conjunctions can be used to join adjectives as well.

Example: green or pink bikini

Adjective Conjunction Adjective
Two equal elements—adjectives—are joined by the conjunction
or. A full sentence could read Maria wears her green or pink
bikini almost every day during the summer.

7.3 Joining Phrases

In addition to joining two words of the same kind, conjunctions
can also be used to join two phrases.

• and expresses addition

The following example shows and used as a conjunction between
two prepositional phrases.

Example: For Jake and for Maria

Prepositional Conjunction Prepositional
Phrase Phrase

Here, two prepositional phrases are joined by the conjunction
and. A full sentence could read The hula girl performed for
Jake last week and for Maria this week.

• or expresses a choice
The following example shows or used as a conjunction between
two prepositional phrases.
Example:
Near the pool or in the locker room

Prepositional Conjunction Prepositional
Phrase Phrase

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