Conjunctions
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Connects other words, phrases, clauses or sentences. Joins words together.
And - or - nor - for - so - yet - but - as
- The house and the garage are huge.
- I can drive, but he is a better driver.
- I cannot do it because I never learned it.
And - or - nor - for - so - yet - but - as
- The house and the garage are huge.
- I can drive, but he is a better driver.
- I cannot do it because I never learned it.
These conjunctions come in pairs:
Either / or - neither / nor - not only / but also - both / and - whether / or - as many / as
no sooner / than - rather / than
- Apples are not only delicious to eat, but also good for your health.
- Peter is both kind and generous.
- Both the Irish rugby team and the Welsh rugby team are doing well.
Either / or - neither / nor - not only / but also - both / and - whether / or - as many / as
no sooner / than - rather / than
- Apples are not only delicious to eat, but also good for your health.
- Peter is both kind and generous.
- Both the Irish rugby team and the Welsh rugby team are doing well.
Until - before - since - although - because - as long as - after - as - if - as soon as
even if - if only - now that - while - who - whoever
- After reading the book, James understood the meaning of life.
- If James read the book, he would understand the meaning of life.
- James and I argue about whether it is worthwhile to read the book.
even if - if only - now that - while - who - whoever
- After reading the book, James understood the meaning of life.
- If James read the book, he would understand the meaning of life.
- James and I argue about whether it is worthwhile to read the book.