Conjunction in English Grammar

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Conjunction in English Grammar

CONJUNCTION IN ENGLISH GRAMMAR

Conjunction definition:Conjunctions are words used to connect between words, phrases and clauses. Conjunction in a sentence can be various in usage. There are a few common conjunctions in English you should know. Learning conjunction usage is generally not too tricky like prepositions. There are 3 main types of conjunctions: coordinating conjunctions, subordinating conjunctions and correlative conjunctions. There are also adverbial conjunctions as well. You should not analyze the differences among them because it is useless. What you need is to be able to use them correctly by practicing gradually.

- you and me
- cake or ice cream
- Doing homework is not pleasant, but it is a

must.

COORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS:

AND
The most common means of transportation are cars and motorcycles.
I am going to have dinner and watching a movie with friends tonight.
Rabbit, crocodile, cow and lion are several kinds of animals.

OR
Love or money, which one is the most important for you.

NOR
I don't like coffee nor tea.

FOR
I think that T-Shirt is suitable for you.
Japan is famous for its delicious food.

BUT
I'd like to buy those shoes, but I have no money.

YET
I haven't eaten anything today, yet I don't feel hungry at all.

SO
Your age is 20, so be adult.

SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS:

AFTER, BEFORE & BY THE TIME
I will go to sleep after I finish my homework.
I won't go to sleep before I finish my homework.
I'll have been doing my homework by the time you come tonight.

IF
The teacher will punish me if I don't do my homework.

IF ONLY
You can't succeed if only you rely on your effort.

EVEN IF
She won't forgive me even if I ask for pardon.

AS IF
Aldo looks so arrogant as if he is the best.

ALTHOUGH, EVEN THOUGH & THOUGH
Although you have filed many times, don't give up.
Just try more even though you have failed many times.
I don't know anything about him, though.

BECAUSE, SINCE & FOR
I didn't come to you party because I got a terrible stomachache last week.
You may not come out since it's still in office hours.
Japan is well known for its advanced technology.

THAT
This morning I heard that Julia got an accident. Is that right?

WHEN
Everybody shouts when I come forward.

WHILE
Don't do anything while having your meal.

WHEREAS
My sister is 15, whereas I am 1y years old.

UNLESS
The box is to heavy to lift, unless we list it together.

RATHER THAN
I prefer listening to music rather than watching TV.

IN ORDER TO
All people should not litter in order to preserve the environment.

CORRELATIVE CONJUNCTIONS:

BOTH... AND...
Both my mom and my dad are equally loving parents.
Both you and her are very easygoing.

EITHER... OR ...
I am sure either Bob or Nina is going to win the match.

NEITHER... NOR...
I am sure neither Bob nor Lina will win the match since they don't play so well.

NOT ONLY... BUT ALSO
He works not only for his family but also for his parents.

WHETHER... OR...
Whether it rains or not I will come.



SO vs NEITHER

You have new pants, so do I.
Jenifer can play volleyball, so can Erick.
My brother, Nick, is a diligent boy, so am I.

You don't have new pants, neither do I.
Jennifer cannot play tennis, neither can Erick.
My brother, Nick, is not a lazy boy, neither am I.


Those the list of conjunctions in English you have learned today. Keep learning with huge energy!