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Conjunctions Coordinate Conjunctions: and But or So For Both Are Not Only Is Either Are

This document lists and provides examples of different types of conjunctions in English, including coordinate conjunctions, transitions or conjunctive adverbs, prepositions, and subordinate conjunctions. Coordinate conjunctions connect words, phrases, clauses of equal importance such as "and", "but", "or". Transitions connect independent clauses and indicate a change, for example "moreover", "furthermore", "however". Prepositions show relationships of nouns to other words in sentences. Subordinate conjunctions introduce dependent clauses and show relationships of time, cause and effect, purpose, result, opposition, and condition.

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Conjunctions Coordinate Conjunctions: and But or So For Both Are Not Only Is Either Are

This document lists and provides examples of different types of conjunctions in English, including coordinate conjunctions, transitions or conjunctive adverbs, prepositions, and subordinate conjunctions. Coordinate conjunctions connect words, phrases, clauses of equal importance such as "and", "but", "or". Transitions connect independent clauses and indicate a change, for example "moreover", "furthermore", "however". Prepositions show relationships of nouns to other words in sentences. Subordinate conjunctions introduce dependent clauses and show relationships of time, cause and effect, purpose, result, opposition, and condition.

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Conjunctions

Coordinate Conjunctions
and
but
or
so
for

bothand
not onlybut (also)
eitheror
neithernor
as well as

1. Steve and his friend are coming to dinner.


2. These shoes are old but comfortable.
3. In my spare time, I enjoy reading novels or
watching TV.
4. It is very late, so we had better go to bed.
5. It must have rained during the night, for the
ground is wet.
6. Both my mother and my sister are(be) here.
7. Not only the teacher but also the student is(be)
here.
8. Either the teacher or the students are(be)

planning to come.
9. Neither the students nor the teacher is(be) here.
10. The teacher as well as the students is(be)
planning to come.
Transitions (Conjunctive Adverbs)
besides
moreover
furthermore
in addition
also
likewise
similarly
indeed
again

only
still
(and/but) yet
however
nevertheless
nonetheless on
the other hand
on the contrary
otherwise

therefore
thus
consequently
as a result
accordingly
hence
namely
that is (to say)
for
example/instance

1. Its too late to go for a walk; besides, its


beginning to rain.
2. The engineer says that the plan is not practical.

Moreover/Furthermore, he has other objections.


3. You need money and time. In addition, you
need diligence. (additionally)
4. I prepared my math lesson; also, I wrote my
English composition.
5. The cost of food has come down in recent
years. Likewise/Similarly, fuel prices have
fallen.
6. He didnt object to our proposal; indeed, he
gave several reasons for supporting it.
7. The car was almost new; again, it was in
excellent condition.
8. He promises; only he does not keep his word.
9. He failed again; still he didnt lose his hope.
10. He is always polite to me, (and) yet I dont
like him.
11. It was cold.
However/Nevertheless/Nonetheless, I still
went swimming.
12. Id like to eat out; on the other hand, I should

be trying to save money.


13. He is not a stupid boy; on the contrary, he is
quite intelligent.
14. Youd better hurry. Otherwise, youll be late.
15. Al didnt study; therefore/thus/consequently/as
a result, he failed the test. (in consequence)
16. There arent many jobs available.
Accordingly, companies receive hundreds of
resumes for every opening.
17. The cost of transport is a major expense for an
industry. Hence, factory location is an
important consideration.
18. Three students were mentioned; namely, John,
Dick and Tom.
19. Susan is a good student; that is (to say), she
gets good grades in school.
20. Its extremely expensive to live in New York.
For example/For instance, I pay $1250 for a
one-bedroom apartment.

Prepositions (Adverbial Prepositional Phrases)


besides

thanks to

with a regardless of

in addition to view to with an

according to

because of

eye to for the

in case of

due to

purpose of

in the event of

owing to
a result of

as despite
spite of

in

when it comes to
speaking of

1. Besides/In addition to going to aerobics twice a


week, she rides horses on Saturdays.
2. Because of/Due to/Owing to the cold weather,
we stayed home.
3. Many people are now homeless as a result of
the civil war.
4. Thanks to your carelessness, the documents
have been lost.
5. We bought the house with a view to/with an eye
to/ for the purpose of retiring there.
6. Despite/In spite of the language difficulty, we

soon became friends.


7. He does what he wants, regardless of what I
say.
8. According to the police, Miller was arrested at
the scene of the robbery.
9. In case of trouble, call the police.
10. In the event of rain, the picnic will be
cancelled.
11. When it comes to/Speaking of computers, hes
a bit of an expert.
Subordinate Conjunctions (Adv Clauses)
Time
after
before
when
while/as
the time

since
until/till
as
soon as once
by as/so long as

no soonerthan

whenever
every time
the first time
the last time
the next time

the moment/instant (that)

hardlywhen/before directly (when)


scarcelywhen/before immediately (when)
1. After she graduates, she will get a job.
2. I (had) left before he came.
3. When I arrived, he was talking on the phone.
4. While/As I was walking home, it began to rain.
5. By the time he arrived, we had already left.
6. I havent seen him since he left this morning.
7. We stayed there until/till we finished our work.
8. As soon as/Once it stops raining, we will leave.
9. I will never speak to him again as/so long as I
live.
10. Whenever/Every time I see her, I say hello.
11. The first time I went to New York, I went to an
opera.
12. I saw two plays the last time I went to New
York.
13. The next time I go to New York, Im going to

see a ballet.
14. No sooner had he sat down than the phone
rang.
15. Hardly/Scarcely had he sat down when/before
the phone rang.
16. Jen burst out laughing the moment/the instant
she walked in.
17. Directly/Immediately I got your message, I
came.
Cause and Effect
because
since

now that

as insomuch as

1. Because he was sleepy, he went to bed.


2. Since hes not interested in classical music, he
decided not to go to the concert.
3. Now that the semester is finished, Im going to
rest a few days and then take a trip.

4. As she had nothing to do, she called up a friend


and asked her if she wanted to take in a movie.
5. Inasmuch as the two government leaders could
not reach an agreement, the possibilities for
peace are still remote.
Purpose
in order that
so that

Result
for fear (that)
lest(should)

suchthat
sothat

1. She studies very hard in order that she may


enter her ideal college.
2. Please turn down the radio so that I can get to
sleep.
3. She finally ran away for fear (that) he would
kill her.
4. She turned away from the window lest anyone
(should) see her.
5. It was such nice weather that we went to the

zoo.
6. She speaks so fast that I cant understand her.
Opposition (Concession)
even if
though

even although
though

whereas
while

1. Even if/though it was cold, I went swimming.


2. Although/Though she joined the company only
a year ago, shes already been promoted twice.
3. The old system was fairly complicated,
whereas/ while the new system is really very
simple.
Condition
if

only if

unless

provided (that) as/so long as in

whether or not

providing (that) case (that) in

on condition that suppose (that)

supposing (that)

the event (that)

1. If it rains tomorrow, I will take my umbrella.


2. Ill go swimming tomorrow unless its cold.
3. Im going to go swimming tomorrow whether it
is cold or not.
4. Ron lent me the money on condition (that) I
paid it back within three weeks.
5. The picnic will be cancelled only if it rains.
Only if it rains will the picnic be cancelled.
6. Of course well look after your kids provided/
providing (that) you can drop them off at our
house.
7. Suppose/Supposing (that) you lost your job
tomorrow, what would you do?
8. Youll be quite safe as/so long as you follow my
instructions.
9. Ill be at my uncles house in case (that) you
(should) need to reach me.
10. In the event (that) you (should) need to reach
me, Ill be at my uncles house.

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