English Grammar
Conjunctions
Conjunctions are words that join words, phrases, or sentences together.
Coordinating Conjunctions
forI stayed home, for I was sick.
andI like tea and coffee.
norHe neither smiled nor spoke.
butIt is small but strong.
orTea or juice?
yetIt was late, yet we continued.
soIt rained, so we stayed inside.
Subordinating Conjunctions
afterAfter school, we played.
althoughAlthough it rained, we went out.
asAs I walked, I sang.
becauseI smiled because I was happy.
beforeWash your hands before dinner.
ifIf it rains, stay inside.
onceOnce you finish, you may play.
sinceSince it is cold, wear a coat.
thoughThough tired, she kept going.
unlessYou cannot go unless you ask.
untilWait until I come back.
whenCall me when you arrive.
wheneverCome whenever you can.
whereSit where you like.
whereverGo wherever you want.
whileI read while he drew.
Correlative Conjunctions
both…andBoth Anna and Tom came.
either…orEither tea or water is fine.
neither…norNeither cats nor dogs are allowed.
not only…but alsoShe is not only kind but also brave.
whether…orI do not know whether to stay or go.
as…asHe is as tall as his brother.
such…thatIt was such a nice day that we walked.
no sooner…thanNo sooner had I sat than the bell rang.