Conjunctions

Conjunctions

1. Are used to connect words, phrases, clauses and sentences. They are commonly known as 'joining words'.

   • Correlating
     • Exist as pairs in a sentence combining two ideas.
       • Not only...but also, both...and, either...or.
         • I like both coffee and tea.
   • Temporal
     • Used to express time and order in a sentence.
       • When, finally, just, next, now, while, during.
         • Finally Fremantle played a Grand Final.
   • Coorindating
     • Combines two words, sentences or phrases of the same or similar parts of speech together.
       • For, and, not, but, or, yet, so.
         • I like latte's but not long blacks.
   • Adversative
     • Expresses a contrast or comparison between two statements within a sentence.
       • But, however, on the other hand, nevertheless.
         • I enjoy boxing, however it is challenging.
   • Subordinating
     • Joins parts of sentences together known as clauses.
       • Because, before, when, as, after.
         • Before I had breakfast I had a shower.
   • Additive
     • Adds one statement to another. Adds something else to the sentence.
       • And, furthermore, moreover, also.
         • I like coffee and also tea.
   • Casual
     • Relates to the connection between two things, where one causes the other to happen or exist.
       • Despite, although, because, since, until, as a result.
         • I am hungry, despite having a big lunch.