Conjunction

What is a conjunction?

A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences.


 1. Coordinating Conjunctions


These connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance.


Common ones: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So


Examples


For      -  

 I stayed home, for I was feeling sick.


And    - 

She likes apples and oranges.


Nor    -  

He doesn’t eat meat, nor does he drink milk.


But    -  

I wanted to go, but I was too tired.


Or     - 

 Do you want tea or coffee?


Yet     - 

He is rich, yet he is unhappy.


So     - 

It was raining, so we stayed inside.


🔹 2. Subordinating Conjunctions


These join a dependent clause to an independent clause.


Common ones:

Because, Although, Since, If, When, While, Unless, Before, After, Even though


Examples


Because    -  

 She left early because she wasn’t feeling well.


Although   - 

Although it was raining, we went  hiking.


Since         -

 Since you’re here, let’s start.


If               -    

If it rains, we’ll cancel the picnic.


When       -   

Call me when you arrive.


While       -  

He read a book while waiting..


Unless     -    

Don’t come unless I call you.


Before     -   

Finish your homework before dinner..


After        -  

We’ll go out after the movie.


Even  though      -   

 Even though she was tired,  she kept working.


🔹 3. Correlative Conjunctions


These work in pairs to connect elements.


Common pairs:

Either…or, Neither…nor, Not only…but also, Both…and, Whether…or


Examples


Either…or       -   

You can either come now or  later.


Neither…nor  -    

Neither the teacher nor the  students knew the answer.


Not only…but also    -   

She’s not only smart but  also kind.


Both…and         -       

Both the cat and the dog are  asleep.


Whether…or    -    

I don't know whether he’  lying or telling the truth.

  

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