Conjunctions

What is a conjunction?

It is a connective word that links words, phrases and clauses.

• Types of conjunctions :

1. Coordinating conjunctions : (for, but, and, nor, or, yet, so)
2. Subordinating conjunctions : (While, Where, When, Until, Unless, Though, Since, Because, Although , After, If, Even if)
3. Correlative conjunctions : (either… Or, both… and, whether… or, neither… nor, not only… but also)

-Here is a list of the most important conjunctions with meanings and examples :

• Although

It is used for introducing a statement that makes the main statement seem.

Examples:

1. Although it rained all day, we enjoyed the party very much.
2. He failed in the exam, although he studied very hard.

• Because

It is used to give reason. It is followed by a complete sentence with its own subject and verb.

Examples :

1. He is delighted because I am here.
2. The child ran because he was afraid.

• However

We ccan express a contrast by using the adverb However with two sentences.

Examples :

1. She is the best student in school. However, she does not do homeworks on time.
2. Some people disagree with this idea. However, it is never been proven right.

• Whereas

It is used for linking two ideas that contrast with each other.

Examples :

1. Whereas we did all the job, they enjoyed themselves.
2. Chicken meat is white, whereas that of an ix is red.

• Therefore

It is used to show the result of an action.

Examples:

1. There were not enough participants. Therefore, the trip was cancelled.
2. I’m sleepy. Therefore, I’m going to bed.

• Also

It is used to add an positive, agreeing thought.

Examples :

1. Apart from French, she also teaches math.
2. He also had a sense of responsibility about it.

• Even If

It is used to emphasize that something will still be true if another thing happens.

Examples :

1. Even if Alex earned a big salary, he would not buy a big car.
2. You will go to the party, even if they don’t allow you.

• Unless

Means ; except on the condition that.

Examples :

1. She will be sick unless she stops eating.
2. Unless
3. Unless my son finish his homework, he can’t go out.

• Whom

It is used to ask which person receives an action.

Examples :

1. The man whom I saw at the theater last night is a pilot.
2. This my neighbor whom I like a lot.

• Both… and

It is used to refer to two things or people.

Examples:

1. Both Alice and Susan have to comply with the rules.
2. I used to like playing both football and basketball.