Definition
Conjunction are joining words. They help join two different thoughts in a sentence.
Conjunctions help explain the cause, purpose, condition, and time of an action.
Example:
I am sick. I won’t be able to go to school today.
I am sick, so I won’t be able to go to school today.
| Conjunctions | Examples |
| and | I am going to the shop to buy milk and eggs. |
| but | Dana doesn’t like to work at the museum, but she has no other choice at the moment. |
| or | Please speak up or be quiet. |
| when | Tina wears gloves when she drives. |
| while | Bob cooked dinner while Nina was at work. |
| so | 1 am very tired, so please don’t make a noise. |
| if | We will go to see the match if it doesn’t rain today. |
| although | My brother got me a book for my birthday although i had told him that 1 wanted a video game. |
| because | Barbra can’t wear high heels because she has a spinal problem. |
| unless | I will come to your party unless my relatives come for dinner. |
| after | Josh passed out after the game. |
Types of Conjunctions
| Coordinating Conjunctions | Subordinating Conjunctions | Correlative Conjunctions |
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