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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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and
and
[conjunction]

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

Ex: The sun was shining brightly , and the birds were singing .
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or
or
[conjunction]

used to connect alternatives or introduce another possibility

Ex: You can wear a blue shirt or a green one .
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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: They planned to go to the beach , but it was too windy .
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if
if
[conjunction]

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

Ex: We can go to the park if the weather is nice .
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as
as
[conjunction]

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

Ex: The students took notes as the teacher explained the lesson .
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because
because
[conjunction]

used for introducing the reason of something

Ex: She passed the test because she studied diligently .
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so
so
[conjunction]

used to introduce a consequence or result of the preceding clause

Ex: I forgot her birthday , so she was upset with me .
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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 have enjoyed traveling ever since I was young.
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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 we have all the information , we can make a decision .
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after
after
[conjunction]

at some point subsequent to when something happens

Ex: The team celebrated after they won the championship .
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before
before
[conjunction]

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

Ex: We should buy groceries before the store closes .
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once
once
[conjunction]

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

Ex: We can have dinner once dad comes home from work .
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although
although
[conjunction]

used to introduce a contrast to what has just been said

Ex: Although it was quite crowded , we had a great time at the party .
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though
though
[conjunction]

used to say something surprising compared to the main idea

Ex: Though she 's allergic to cats , she adopted one because it needed a home .
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that
that
[conjunction]

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

Ex: They argued that the plan was unfair .
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yet
yet
[conjunction]

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

Ex: The restaurant is famous for its food , yet the service was disappointing .
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when
when
[conjunction]

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

Ex: The lights come on automatically when it gets dark .
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whenever
whenever
[conjunction]

at any or every time

Ex: You can call me whenever you need assistance .
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where
where
[conjunction]

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

Ex: She wondered where her keys were after searching the entire house .
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whereas
whereas
[conjunction]

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

Ex: Whereas the morning was chilly , the afternoon turned out to be warm and pleasant .
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whether
whether
[conjunction]

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

Ex: She asked whether he liked ice cream or cake better .
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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: The students remained quiet during the teacher 's lecture .
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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: They practiced basketball until they got better .
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from
from
[preposition]

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

Ex: The actress moved to Hollywood from New York City .
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of
of
[preposition]

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

Ex: This is the phone number of my dentist .
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through
through
[preposition]

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

Ex: He reached through the bars to grab the keys .
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except
except
[preposition]

used to introduce an exclusion

Ex: We invited everyone except our noisy neighbor .
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apart from
apart from
[preposition]

used to indicate an exception or exclusion from something or someone

Ex: The car is in perfect condition apart from a small scratch on the door .
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around
around
[preposition]

in every direction surrounding a person or object

Ex: We built a fence around the garden to keep the rabbits out .
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by
by
[preposition]

used to show how something is done or achieved

Ex: The goal was achieved by consistent effort .
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outside
outside
[preposition]

on or to a place beyond the borders of something

Ex: There is a lovely garden outside the museum .
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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: He resides inside the city limits , close to downtown .
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nor
nor
[Adverb]

used to add another negative statement related to the previous one

Ex: We can't afford a vacation this year, nor can we take time off work.
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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: This medication is for treating my allergy .
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about
about
[preposition]

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

Ex: There 's a meeting tomorrow about the upcoming event .
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against
against
[preposition]

in opposition to someone or something

Ex: We must protect the environment against pollution .
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than
than
[preposition]

used to add a second part to a comparison

Ex: This cake tastes sweeter than the one we had last time .
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like
like
[preposition]

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

Ex: The stars shine like diamonds in the night sky .
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