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A2 Level Wordlist - Conjunctions and Prepositions

Here you will learn some English conjunctions and prepositions, such as "for", "since", and "now", prepared for A2 learners.

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CEFR A2 Vocabulary
and
and
[conjunction]

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

Ex: I like to read books and watch movies. 
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or
or
[conjunction]

used to connect alternatives or introduce another possibility

Ex: Do you prefer to read a book or watch a TV show? 
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but
but
[conjunction]

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

Ex: She loves to play soccer, but her sister prefers basketball. 
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if
if
[conjunction]

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

Ex: I will go to the party if I finish my homework on time. 
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as
as
[conjunction]

used to say that something is happening at the same time with another

Ex: As the sun set, the sky turned beautiful shades of orange and pink. 
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because
because
[conjunction]

used for introducing the reason of something

Ex: He got a promotion because he worked hard. 
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so
so
[conjunction]

used to introduce a consequence or result of the preceding clause

Ex: It was still painful, so I went to see a specialist. 
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since
since
[conjunction]

used to express a period from a specific past time up to now or another specified point

Ex: I've felt better since I've been here. 
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now
now
[conjunction]

used to indicate a result or outcome related to what has just been said or happened

Ex: Now that you've finished your work, you can take a break. 
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after
after
[conjunction]

at some point subsequent to when something happens

Ex: After the movie ended, we went out for ice cream. 
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before
before
[conjunction]

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

Ex: Don't forget to lock the door before you go out. 
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once
once
[conjunction]

used to express that something happens at the same time or right after another thing

Ex: I'll call you once I reach the train station. 
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although
although
[conjunction]

used to introduce a contrast to what has just been said

Ex: Although it was raining, we still went to the park. 
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though
though
[conjunction]

used to say something surprising compared to the main idea

Ex: Though he didn't study for the exam, he still managed to get an A. 
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that
that
[conjunction]

used to introduce a subordinate clause expressing a statement, thought, or reported speech

Ex: She said that she was satisfied with the results. 
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yet
yet
[conjunction]

used to add a statement that is surprising compared to what has just been said

Ex: He had all the required qualifications, yet he didn't get the job. 
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when
when
[conjunction]

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

Ex: He felt nervous when he had to give a presentation. 
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whenever
whenever
[conjunction]

at any or every time

Ex: The cat comes running to the kitchen whenever it smells food. 
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where
where
[conjunction]

used to refer to a particular situation, stage, or place

Ex: I need to find out where my friend lives so I can visit her. 
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whereas
whereas
[conjunction]

used to introduce a statement that is true for one thing and false for another

Ex: James is outgoing and talkative, whereas his brother is reserved and quiet. 
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whether
whether
[conjunction]

used to talk about a doubt or choice when facing two options

Ex: He's trying to figure out whether he should study abroad or stay in his home country. 
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during
during
[preposition]

used to express that something happens continuously from the beginning to the end of a period of time

Ex: I like to listen to music during my morning commute to work. 
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until
until
[preposition]

used to show that something continues or lasts up to a specific point in time and often not happening or existing after that time

Ex: I will wait for you until 5 PM. 
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from
from
[preposition]

used for showing the place where a person or thing comes from

Ex: I received a letter from my cousin in Australia. 
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of
of
[preposition]

used to indicate someone's or something's ownership or relation to a thing or person

Ex: He's the director of a successful company. 
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through
through
[preposition]

used to indicate movement into one side and out of the opposite side of something

Ex: The cat slipped through the fence and disappeared into the bushes. 
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except
except
[preposition]

used to introduce an exclusion

Ex: All the books are in the box except the one I'm reading. 
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apart from
apart from
[preposition]

used to indicate an exception or exclusion from something or someone

Ex: Apart from my sister, everyone in our family loves sports. 
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around
around
[preposition]

in every direction surrounding a person or object

Ex: Trees stood thick around the small cottage. 
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by
by
[preposition]

used to show how something is done or achieved

Ex: The problem was solved by teamwork. 
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outside
outside
[preposition]

on or to a place beyond the borders of something

Ex: Leave your muddy boots outside the door. 
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inside
inside
[preposition]

used to indicate that something or someone is located in, happening within, or moving into the inner part of something

Ex: I left my bag inside the locker. 
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nor
nor
[Adverb]

used to add another negative statement related to the previous one

Ex: He doesn't speak French, nor does he understand it. 
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for
for
[preposition]

used to indicate who is supposed to have or use something or where something is intended to be put

Ex: I bought a ticket for the concert this evening. 
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about
about
[preposition]

used to express the matters that relate to a specific person or thing

Ex: I read an interesting article about health and fitness. 
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against
against
[preposition]

in opposition to someone or something

Ex: I decided to go against the advice of my friend. 
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than
than
[preposition]

used to add a second part to a comparison

Ex: He works harder than anyone else I know. 
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like
like
[preposition]

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

Ex: He fights like a lion, fierce and brave. 
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