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later

when
additionally because
Conjunctions therefore
if
and
with
earlier
Connectives
Words that link parts of text
and but
which
furthermore however
 In grammar, a conjunction (abbreviated
 CONJ or CNJ) is a part of speech that connects
two words, phrases or clauses together. This
definition may overlap with that of other parts of
speech, so what constitutes a "conjunction"
should be defined for each language. In general,
a conjunction is an invariable 
grammatical particle, and it may or may not
stand between the items it conjoins.
 The definition can also be extended to idiomatic
phrases that behave as a unit with the same
function as a single-word conjunction (as well
as, provided that, etc.).
Coordinating conjunctions, also called coordinators, are
conjunctions that join two or more items of equal
syntactic importance. The  acronym FANBOYS should not
be used to remember the coordinators.[citation needed] It is
often stated that the seven
words for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so are the only
coordinating conjunctions; however, for, so, and yet are
not coordinating conjunctions[clarification needed], and various
others are used, including whilst and now.[1][clarification needed]
[examples needed]

Here are some of the co-ordinating conjunctions in English:


 and: used to connect words, phrases, or clauses
 but: indicates a contrast or exception
 or: presents opinions, alternates, or substitutes for ideas
of equal importance
 nor: presents an alternate negative idea
Correlative conjunctions are pairs of conjunctions
that work together to coordinate two items. English
examples include both…and, [n]either…[n]or, and not
[only]…but [also], whether... or.
Examples:
 • Either do your work or prepare for a trip to the
office.
 • Not only is he handsome but he is also brilliant.
 • Neither the basketball team nor the football team
is doing well.
 • Both the cross country team and the swimming
team are doing well.
 • Whether you stay or go is your decision.
 • Either you get an A or you do not go to school.
Subordinating conjunctions, also called
subordinators, are conjunctions that introduce
a dependent clause. The most common subordinating
conjunctions in the English language include the
following: after, although, as much as, as long as, as
soon as, because, before, if, in order
that, lest, since, so
that, than, that, though, unless, until, when, whene
ver, where,wherever, whether,
and while. Complementizers can be considered to be
special subordinating conjunctions that
introduce complement clauses (e.g., "I
wonder whether he'll be late. I hope that he'll be on
time"). Some subordinating conjunctions
(, until, while), when used to introduce a phrase
instead of a full clause, become prepositions with
identical meanings.
a. Stress and punctuation
In spoken English, a connecting adverb is usually given more stress than a conjunction.
Correspondingly, in formal written English a connecting adverb is usually separated from the rest
of a clause by commas, whereas a conjunction is usually not separated from the rest of a clause
by commas.

In addition, in formal written English a clause containing a connecting adverb is often separated
from a preceding clause by a semicolon; whereas a clause beginning with a conjunction is usually
not separated from a preceding clause by a semicolon.
e.g. I wanted to study; however, I was too tired.
      I wanted to study, but I was too tired.
In the first example, the connecting adverb however is preceded by a semicolon, and is
separated from I was too tired by a comma. In the second example, the conjunction
but is preceded by a comma rather than by a semicolon, and is not separated from I
was too tired by a comma.
It should be noted that when no conjunction is present, a semicolon may be used to
connect two main clauses. For example:
      The clouds dispersed; the moon rose.
In this example, the two main clauses the clouds dispersed and the moon rose are
connected by a semicolon rather than by a conjunction.
Unlike conjunctions, connecting adverbs may be used in formal English to show the
relationship between ideas expressed in separate sentences. For example:
      The wind was strong. Thus, I felt very cold.
In this example, the connecting adverb thus shows that there is a cause and effect
relationship between the ideas expressed by the two sentences the wind was strong and I
felt very cold.

In informal English, coordinate conjunctions are sometimes used to show the relationship
between the ideas expressed in separate sentences. For example:
      The wind was strong. And I felt very cold.
However, this use of coordinate conjunctions is considered to be grammatically incorrect in
formal English.
A subordinate conjunction must usually be placed at the
beginning of a clause. However, as was seen in the
discussion on adverbs, a connecting adverb may be placed
at the beginning, in the middle, or at the end of a clause.
This is illustrated below.
e.g. His visit was unexpected. Nevertheless, I was pleased
to see him.
      His visit was unexpected. I was, nevertheless, pleased
to see him.
      His visit was unexpected. I was pleased to see him,
nevertheless.
EXAMPLE OF CONNECTING ADVERBS

 accordingly:  so
 He was very persuasive; accordingly, I did what he asked.
 also:  in addition
 She is my neighbor; she is also my best friend.
 besides:  in addition
 I like the job. Besides, I need the money.
 consequently:  so
 She had a fever; consequently, she stayed at home.
 furthermore:  in addition
 You should stop smoking. Furthermore, you should do it at once!
 nevertheless:  but
 They are proud. Nevertheless, I like them.
 nonetheless:  but 
 The ascent was dangerous. Nonetheless, he decided to attempt it.
 otherwise:  if not, or else
 We should consult them; otherwise, they may be upset.
 etc
Conjunctions are used to join sentences or clauses together.

Susie saw a dog.


The dog only had three legs.
Conjunctions are used to join sentences or clauses together.

Susie saw a dog.


The dog only had three legs.
Conjunctions are used to join sentences or clauses together.

Susie saw a dog,


Conjunction
only had three legs.
Conjunctions are used to join sentences or clauses together.

when
with
but only had three legs.
Susie saw a dog,because
which
Conjunctions are used to join sentences or clauses together.

Susie saw a dog.


The dog only had three legs.

Susie saw a dog, which only had three legs.


Conjunctions are used to join sentences or clauses together.

Sarah ran away from the dog.

The dog barked at Sarah.


Conjunctions are used to join sentences or clauses together.

Sarah ran away from the dog.

The dog barked at Sarah.


Conjunctions are used to join sentences or clauses together.

Sarah ran away from the dog.

The dog barked at Sarah.


Conjunctions are used to join sentences or clauses together.

Sarah ran away,


Conjunction
the dog barked.
Conjunctions are used to join sentences or clauses together.

Sarah ran away,because


when
but the dog barked.
with
Conjunctions are used to join sentences or clauses together.

Sarah ran away from the dog.


The dog barked at Sarah.

Sarah ran away when the dog barked.


Sarah ran away because the dog barked.
Sarah ran away until the dog barked.
1. I'll find you, ________ you are.
a. where
b. wherever
c. therefore
d. when

2. She spoke ________ she knew what she was talking about, but she
didn't.
a. until
b. although
c. as if
d. so

3. ________ the police arrived, we had to end the party.


a. Until
b. Once
c. Although
d. Then
YOU

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