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Conjunction (Coordinating Conjunctions (and (in addition to (I bought…
Conjunction
Coordinating Conjunctions
and
in addition to
I bought apples and oranges at the store.
We are going to the zoo and the aquarium today.
I am not ready and I need more time.
or
indicate a choice between two things
Would you like coffee or tea?
Do you want a red one or a blue one?
Do you want to stay at the party or go home?
but
connect two different things that are not in agreement
I am a night owl, but she is an early bird.
I want to see a movie, but I'm very tired.
I was angry, but I did not show it.
so
illustrate a result of the first part
This song has been very popular, so I downloaded it.
My friend is moving, so I'm going to help him pack.
My co-worker was not doing her job, so she was fired.
yet
indicate a contrast with something
He performed very well, yet he didn't make the final cut.
He worked hard on his project, yet he still came in second place.
He is eighty years old, yet he exercises regularly.
for
in place of the word "because".
I want to go there again, for it was a wonderful trip.
He wants to buy the item, for it is not easy to find in stores.
She took the bus, for it is cheaper than taking a taxi.
Subordinating Conjunctions
1
After
later than the time that
I will pick you up after the concert.
I will have dessert after dinner.
Before
earlier than the time that
I need to finish the dishes before my wife gets home.
I have to clean the house before my parents arrive.
Once
at the moment when
Call me once you arrive.
We can start eating once our guests arrive.
Since
from the time when
I have not seen her since the party.
Since he graduated, he has been doing nothing.
Until
up to the time that
We cannot eat until everyone gets here.
Don't go anywhere until I come back.
2
Although
in spite of the fact that
She showed up, although she felt sick.
Although my mom told me to come home early, I stayed out late.
Because
for the reason that
Because he was smart and worked hard, he was able to make a lot of money.
They stopped building the house because it was pouring.
If
in the event that
If I receive a promotion, you will be the first to know.
If it is sunny tomorrow, we can go to the beach.
Whether
if it is true or not
We will have a picnic whether it rains or not.
It is time to decide whether we should take action.
Unless
except; on the condition that
Unless you ask her, you will never know.
You will not pass the exam unless you get a score of 80 or higher.
3
How
the way in which
I don't know how to use this machine.
Can you show me how you fixed the computer?
When
at that time
The baby started crying when the movie started.
When I came in the room, everyone looked at me.
Where
in the place
He didn't tell anyone where he was going.
Please tell me where you are going.
While
during the time
She left while I was on the phone.
Someone called you while you were at the meeting.
Conjunctive Adverbs
When you use
put a semicolon (;) before it and
a comma (,) after it.
join independent clauses into one sentence
Finally
at the end; at last; after a long time
I waited all week for this moment; finally, it's here.
I saved money all year; finally, I can buy a car.
However
but; used when connecting two contrasting sentences
The toy store had many stuffed animals; however, it did not have the one my daughter wanted.
There are many history books; however, none of them may be accurate.
Otherwise
to indicate that if something doesn't happen, there may be a different situation
We have to advertise our store; otherwise, some people may not know we're open now.
The law does not permit drinking and driving anytime; otherwise, there would be many more accidents.
Then
at that time; in that case; used to indicate what will or should happen next
I was having a good time; then, it was time to leave.
The baby fell asleep; then, the doorbell rang.
Therefore
because of that
I didn't study for the test; therefore, I failed it.
The due date for the final paper has passed; therefore, I could not submit mine on time.
Correlative Conjunctions
Used in pairs to indicate a relationship between two elements
both/and
She is both happy and excited about her new job.
She won gold medals from both the single and group races.
Both TV and television are correct words.
either/or
You can have either coffee or tea with your breakfast.
I am fine with either Monday or Wednesday.
You can have either apples or pears.
neither/nor
She likes neither soccer nor baseball.
He enjoys neither drinking nor gambling.
Neither you nor I will get off early today.
not only/but also.
I am not only hungry, but also very thirsty.
Not only red but also green looks good on you.
She got the perfect score in not only English but also math.
joins words or groups of words in a sentence