Conjunctions

Conjunctions

1. Subordinating conjunctions

   • Because: it helps us to give reasons. Unlike the rest of the conjunctions in this lesson, because it can appear at the beginning or in the middle of the sentence. For example: She was tired, because she stayed up all night studying.
   • Even though: are all used to link two contrasting ideas or show that one fact makes the other fact surprising. For example: He's never got any money, even though his parents are quite rich.
   • If: It is a word used frequently in negotiations, planning activities, stories and instructions. for example: If you ask him, he will help you.
   • So: to express cause or reason. For example: Each day they changed positions in line so that no one ate the dust from all the wagons every day.
   • Although: It is used in formal contexts and is always placed at the beginning of the sentence. For example: Although Trina was very tired, she couldn't sleep last night.
   • Unless: is a subordinating conjunction. Here is how we use it correctly. Unless means 'except if'. We use unless to say that there may be an exception and that this exception will change the situation. For example: I won’t call you unless there are any problems.
   • When: indicates what time sth happened or is going to happen. For example: We’ll leave when we’re done.
   • Whereas: indicates a significant difference between two things or people. For example: She’s a conservative, whereas her husband’s a liberal.
   • So that: with the purpose that; in order that. For example: I’ll wash this dress so that you can wear it.
   • Since: it is used to indicate a moment from which the action continues. For example: For the first time since she could remember, she had a home.
   • Until: indicates the period or time when sth ends or stops. For example: Until I saw it for myself, I didn’t believe it.
   • While: used to compare two different facts or situations.For example: Tom is very confident while Katy is shy and quiet.

2. Coordinating conjunctions

   • For: It explains a reason or purpose, typically with two independent clauses. For example: I go to the park every Sunday, for I long to see his face.
   • Yet: It joins clauses to express a contradictory or contrasting concept that follows the preceding idea in a logical fashion. For example: He always seems to proofread his papers carefully, yet he never catches all the errors.
   • But: joins two contrasting ideas. For example John is Canadian, but Sally is English.
   • Nor: used to add another piece of negative information. For example: The hotel is not quiet, nor is it newly decorated.
   • Or: joins two alternative ideas. Dor example: I could cook some supper, or we could order a pizza.
   • And: joins two similar ideas together. For example: He lives in Victoria, and he studies at UVic.