50. Conjunctions and Connecting Words

conjunction

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(grammar) a word such as and, because, but, and or that connects phrases, sentences, or words

What is a "conjunction"?

A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence, creating relationships between different parts of the text. The main types of conjunctions include coordinating conjunctions, which connect elements of equal importance, and subordinating conjunctions, which link a dependent clause to an independent clause. Correlative conjunctions work in pairs to connect related elements. Understanding conjunctions is essential for constructing coherent sentences and clarifying relationships between ideas.

and

conjunction

a

æ

n

d

used to connect two words, phrases, or sentences referring to related things

but

conjunction

b

u

ʌ

t

used for introducing a word, phrase, or idea that is different to what has already been said

or

conjunction

o

ɔ:

r

used to connect alternatives or introduce another possibility

because

conjunction

b

e

ɪ

c

k

au

ʌ

s

z

e

used for introducing the reason of something

so

conjunction

s

o

oʊ

used to summarize or draw a conclusion based on previous information or to provide a logical inference

when

conjunction

wh

w

e

ɛ

n

used to indicate that two things happen at the same time or during something else

before

conjunction

b

e

ɪ

f

o

ɔ:

r

e

used to indicate that one event happens earlier than another event in time

after

conjunction

a

æ

f

t

e

ə

r

at some point subsequent to when something happens

if

conjunction

i

ɪ

f

used to say that something happening, existing, etc. depends on another thing happening, existing, etc.

only

Adverb

o

oʊ

n

l

y

i

with anyone or anything else excluded

Grammatical Information:

incomparable

adverb of degree

like

preposition

l

i

aɪ

k

e

used to indicate that something or someone shares the same qualities or features to another

Grammatical Information:

preposition of agent

than

preposition

th

ð

a

æ

n

used to add a second part to a comparison

also

Adverb

a

ɔ

l

s

o

oʊ

used to introduce another fact or idea in addition to something already mentioned

Grammatical Information:

incomparable

conjunctive adverb

too

Adverb

t

oo

u:

used to express an additional element in a sentence

Grammatical Information:

incomparable

conjunctive adverb

as well

Adverb

/æz wˈɛl/

used to express additional information or to say that something is true in a similar manner

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