Conjunctions
Conjunctions are used to connect ideas within a sentence. They can also connect two sentences together.
| English Conjunctions | What It's Used For | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| and | Joins two similar ideas or elements together | The girl went to the kitchen and made a cup of coffee. |
| but | Shows how two ideas or elements contrast or add to one another | I want to go to the bar, but I have to finish my work. |
| or | Presents options or alternatives | Would you like tea or coffee? |
| nor | Used in negative sentences as a partner to "neither" | I am neither a doctor nor a lawyer. |
| for | Indicates a reason or purpose | She went to the store for some groceries. |
| so | Shows a consequence or result | The weather was bad, so we canceled the picnic. |
| if | Introduces a conditional clause | If it rains, we will stay indoors. |
| because | Gives a reason or cause | She was late because of heavy traffic. |
| although | Introduces a concession or contrast | Although it was raining, they went for a walk. |
| since | Indicates a time or reason in the past | I have known her since childhood. |