Here's a list of conjunctions, categorized for clarity:
Coordinating Conjunctions
These join words, phrases, or independent clauses of equal grammatical rank. There are seven:
- For
- And
- Nor
- But
- Or
- Yet
- So
Subordinating Conjunctions
These join a dependent clause to an independent clause, showing a relationship between them. Here are some common ones:
- After
- Although
- As
- As if
- As long as
- As soon as
- Because
- Before
- Even if
- Even though
- If
- In order that
- Once
- Since
- So that
- Than
- That
- Though
- Unless
- Until
- When
- Where
- While
Correlative Conjunctions
These are pairs of conjunctions that work together to connect equal grammatical units:
- Both / and
- Either / or
- Neither / nor
- Not only / but also
- Whether / or
Conjunctive Adverbs
These act as conjunctions, connecting independent clauses and showing a relationship between them. They often require a semicolon before them and a comma after:
- However
- Therefore
- Moreover
- Furthermore
- Nevertheless
- Consequently
- Meanwhile
- Otherwise
This list covers many common conjunctions in English. If you have a specific type or usage in mind, feel free to ask for more details!
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