conjunction (s), conjunctions (pl) - Getting English Words (original) (raw)
conjunctions
Conjunctions are words that link two or more words, clauses, or sentences; such as, and, but, or, because, and when.
Coordinating conjunctions are single connecting words, and correlative conjunctions are pairs of connecting words.
Coordinating Conjunctions
- and
- nor
- yet
- but
- or
- for
- so
Correlative Conjunctions
- both/and
- either/or
- neither/nor
- not only/but also
- whether/or
Examples of Conjunctions
- Either write her a note or call her on the phone. (connecting verbs)
- That tree is quite tall but full of leaves. (connecting adjectives)
- The setup at the table is missing a knife and a fork. (connecting nouns)