Conjunctions Defined
Conjunctions joins together:
sentences
: He ran a mile, and she swam.
clauses
: I can eat if you are hungry
phrases
: over the river and through the woods
words
: first or second place
a word and a phrase
: my dog and I
Coordinating Conjunctions
for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS)
Add more information
: also, besides, equally, further, furthermore, in addition, moreover, next, too, and
Show similarities
: also, likewise, moreover
Show differences
: however, on the contrary, on the other hand, in contrast, nevertheless, but, besides
Restate ideas
: in brief, in other words, in short, that is, in simpler terms, to put it differently, indeed
Show the results or effects
: accordingly, as a result, consequently, for this reason, therefore, for, hence, since, so, then, thus
Subordinating Conjunctions
when, while, where, as, since, if, although (WWW.ASIA)
Give examples
: for example, for instance, in fact, namely, specifically, that is, in particular
Give exceptions
: granted, it is true, of course, to be sure, naturally, all the same, even though, nevertheless, nonetheless, still, except
except (conjunction meaning but + a preposition meaning apart from or excluding)
: I would come to the party, except I will be out of town. (conjunction)
: I miss everything about school except the final tests. (preposition)
Provide a summary
: finally, in brief, in conclusion, in other words, in short, in summary, therefore, all in all, to sum up
Show the results or effects
: accordingly, as a result, consequently, for this reason, therefore, for, hence, since, so, then, thus
Show the order in time
: afterward, in the meantime, later, meanwhile, next, second, earlier, finally, first, soon, still, then, third, at that moment, at the same time, then, in the end, after, long before