Conjunctions In English

Conjunctions Co-ordinating

Coordinate Conjunctions

Coordinate conjunctions are used to join two similar grammatical constructions; for instance, two words, two phrases or two clauses.

Sub-ordinating

Correlative conjunctions

Subordinate conjunctions

Correlative conjunctions are used in pairs, in order to show the relationship between the ideas expressed in different parts of a sentence.

Subordinating conjunctions introduce subordinate clauses. Subordinate conjunctions serve as a link between a principal clause and a clause dependent on it.

both ... and, either ... or and, but, or, nor, and neither ... nor, yet and for whether….or, (for only can link rather…than…not clauses) only….but also, etc

Conjunctive adverbs

Connecting adverbs are often used to show the relationship between ideas expressed in a clause and ideas expressed in a preceding clause, sentence or paragraph.

that, because, if, however, therefore, that, what, whatever, accordingly, also, so, which, who ,whom, afterwards, still, though, although, consequently, indeed while, when, where, likewise, moreover, how, that, wherever nevertheless, similarly, , why, so in order nonetheless, otherwise that, as if, until etc

Examples: My friend and I will go to the movies.

He came because I I’d rather be poor than sick. called him.

I don’t mind whether she’s We were tired but very rich or poor. happy She’s both intelligent and We will go or choose for blond. something else

I ‘m surprised that he got married

I wanted to study; however, I was too tired.

We knew what to expect. Therefore, we were not Wherever you go I will surprised at what happened. follow you

List of subordinate conjunctions As After Although or though Before Because For If Providing, provided Since So or so that Supposing Than Unless Until or till

because when later in time in spite of the fact that earlier than for the reason that for, because on condition that on condition that from a past time as, because consequently in order that if used in comparisons except when, if not up to the time when because

Whereas on the other hand if at the time when

Whether

While

As he is my friend, I will help him. We watched as the plane took off. After the train left, we went home. Although it was late, we did not feel tired. I arrived before the stores were open We had to wait, because we arrived early. He is happy, for he enjoys his work If she is here, we will see her All will be well, providing you are careful I have been here since the sun rose. Since you are here, you can help me. It was raining, so we did not go out. I am saving money so I can buy a bicycle. Supposing that happens, what will you do? He is taller than you are. Unless he helps us, we cannot succeed. I will wait until I hear from you. Whereas this is a public building, it is open to everyone. He is short, whereas you are tall. I do not know whether she was invited. While it was snowing, we played cards.

on the other hand

He is rich, while his friend is poor.

although

While I am not an expert, I will do my best

In addition, the following phrases are often used at the beginning of subordinate clauses

As if

in a similar way if

As long as

while

As soon as As though Even if In case

immediately when in a similar way in spite of a possibility because of a possibility

Or else

otherwise