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)

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