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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A2 Level Wordlist
and [conjunction]

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

Ex: The cat is soft and furry .
or [conjunction]

used to connect alternatives or introduce another possibility

Ex: We can go to the beach or the mountains for vacation .
but [conjunction]

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

Ex: The cat is adorable , but it can be mischievous at times .
if [conjunction]

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

Ex: If he does n't catch the bus , he will be late for school .
as [conjunction]

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

Ex: As the wind blew , the leaves rustled in the trees .
because [conjunction]

used for introducing the reason of something

Ex: She brought an umbrella because it was raining .
so [conjunction]

used to introduce a consequence or result of the preceding clause

Ex: The road was blocked , so we had to take a detour .
since [conjunction]

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

Ex: I have lived in this city since I moved here for my job .
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 .
after [conjunction]

at some point subsequent to when something happens

Ex: After the storm passed , the streets were flooded .
before [conjunction]

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

Ex: Let 's have lunch before we start the meeting .
once [conjunction]

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

Ex: Once the show begins , no one will be allowed to enter the theater .
although [conjunction]

used to introduce a contrast to what has just been said

Ex: She managed to pass the exam although she did n't study much .
though [conjunction]

used to say something surprising compared to the main idea

Ex: Though it was raining hard , we continued our picnic .
that [conjunction]

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

Ex: He told me that he 'd already finished the project .
yet [conjunction]

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

Ex: The car is expensive , yet it lacks some basic features .
when [conjunction]

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

Ex: I 'll call you when I finish my work .
whenever [conjunction]

at any or every time

Ex: Whenever she travels , she takes lots of photographs .
where [conjunction]

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

Ex: Let 's meet at the park , where we had our first picnic together .
whereas [conjunction]

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

Ex: The first book was long and detailed , whereas the second one was short and concise .
whether [conjunction]

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

Ex: I 'm not sure whether I should go to the party or stay home .
during [preposition]

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

Ex: The students were attentive during the entire class .
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: The library is open until 8 PM on weekdays .
from [preposition]

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

Ex:
of [preposition]

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

Ex: This is a picture of my family at the beach .
through [preposition]

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

Ex:
except [preposition]

used to introduce an exclusion

Ex: She can play every musical instrument except the drums .
apart from [preposition]

used to indicate an exception or exclusion from something or someone

Ex: I have finished all my chores apart from doing the laundry .
around [preposition]

in every direction surrounding a person or object

Ex: There are beautiful flowers around the house .
by [preposition]

used to show how something is done or achieved

Ex: The book was translated by using modern technology .
outside [preposition]

on or to a place beyond the borders of something

Ex: She saw a deer outside her kitchen window .
inside [preposition]

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

Ex: The squirrel is hiding inside the tree hollow .
nor [adverb]

used to add another negative statement related to the previous one

Ex:
for [preposition]

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

Ex: These cookies are for the school bake sale .
about [preposition]

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

Ex: She is writing a book about her adventures in Asia
against [preposition]

in opposition to someone or something

Ex: The team is playing against the national champions next week .
than [preposition]

used to add a second part to a comparison

Ex: Our team scored more points than the opposing team .
like [preposition]

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

Ex: My brother is tall like my father .