Conjunctions

Co-ordinating Sub-ordinating

Coordinate Conjunctions

Correlative conjunctions

Subordinate conjunctions

Conjunctive adverbs

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

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.

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.

and, but, or, nor,

yet and for

(for only can link

clauses)

both ... and, either ... or

and neither ... nor,

whether….or,

rather…than…not

only….but also, etc

that, because, if,

that, what, whatever,

which, who ,whom,

though, although,

while, when, where,

how, that, wherever

, why, so in order

that, as if, until etc

however, therefore,

accordingly, also, so,

afterwards, still,

consequently, indeed

likewise, moreover,

nevertheless, similarly,

nonetheless, otherwise

Examples:

My friend and I will go to the movies. We were tired but very happy We will go or choose for something else

I’d rather be poor than sick. I don’t mind whether she’s rich or poor. She’s both intelligent and blond.

He came because I called him.

I ‘m surprised that he got married Wherever you go I will follow you

I wanted to study; however, I was too tired. We knew what to expect. Therefore, we were not surprised at what happened.

List of subordinate conjunctions

As because when

As he is my friend, I will help him. We watched as the plane took off.

After later in time After the train left, we went home.

Although or though in spite of the fact that Although it was late, we did not feel tired.

Before earlier than I arrived before the stores were open

Because for the reason that We had to wait, because we arrived early.

For for, because He is happy, for he enjoys his work

If on condition that If she is here, we will see her

Providing, provided on condition that All will be well, providing you are careful

Since from a past time as, because

I have been here since the sun rose. Since you are here, you can help me.

So or so that consequently in order that

It was raining, so we did not go out. I am saving money so I can buy a bicycle.

Supposing if Supposing that happens, what will you do?

Than used in comparisons He is taller than you are.

Unless except when, if not Unless he helps us, we cannot succeed.

Until or till up to the time when I will wait until I hear from you.

Whereas because

on the other hand

Whereas this is a public building, it is open to everyone.

He is short, whereas you are tall.

Whether if I do not know whether she was invited.

While

at the time when

on the other hand

although

While it was snowing, we played cards.

He is rich, while his friend is poor.

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

As long as if

while

As soon as immediately when

As though in a similar way

Even if in spite of a possibility

In case because of a possibility

Or else otherwise