Conjunctions

Cohesive Devices
A variety of useful English Conjunctions exists, which complete this list of

the most used Cohesive Devices. Together, they can help to express a
cohesive view and easy understandable and readable texts.
Definition
Words that link two parts of a sentence are called conjunctions (see "to
conjoin"). The most common ones are 'and', 'or' and 'but'. There are three
basic types of conjunctions:
coordinating conjunctions
used to connect two independent clauses
subordinating conjunctions
used to establish the relationship between the dependent clause and
the rest of the sentence
correlative conjunctions
used to join various sentence elements which are grammatically equal
Conjunctions
Coordinating Conjunctions
Comes usually in the middle of a sentence, and a comma is used before the
conjunction (unless both clauses are very short). They join individual words,
phrases, and independent clauses.
Whereas coordinating conjunctions join parts of a 'sentence', the purpose of
transitional words and phrases usually is to join two 'sentences'.
Examples:
We can draw lessons from the past, but we cannot live in it. [Lyndon B.
Johnson]
The purpose of most computer languages is to lengthen your resume by a
word and a comma. [Larry Wall]
And, but, for, nor, or, so, and yet — are the seven coordinating
conjunctions. To remember them, the acronym FANBOYS can be used.
1. F = for
2. A = and
3. N = nor
4. B = but
5. O = or
6. Y = yet
7. S = so
Subordinating Conjunctions
Also called subordinators, introduce a dependent clause. These adverbs
that act like conjunctions are placed at the front of the clause - and a comma
is needed at the end of the adverbial phrase when it precedes the main
clause.
Examples:
If the only tool you have is a hammer, you tend to see every problem as a
nail. [Abraham Maslow]
Some people make headlines while others make history. [Philip Elmer-
DeWitt]
Conjunctions Concession
 though
 although
 even though
 while
Conjunctions Condition
 if
 only if
 unless
 until
 provided that
 assuming that
 even if
 in case (that)
 lest
Conjunctions Comparison
 than
 rather than
 whether
 as much as
 whereas
Conjunctions Time
 after
 as long as
 as soon as
 before
 by the time
 now that
 once
 since
 till
 until
 when
 whenever
 while
Conjunctions Reason
 because
 since
 so that
 in order (that)
 why
Relative Adjective
 that
 what
 whatever
 which
 whichever

Relative Pronoun
 who
 whoever
 whom
 whomever
 whose


Conjunctions Manner
 how
 as though
 as if
Conjunctions Place
 where
 wherever
Correlative Conjunctions
They are always used in pairs and denote equality; and show the relationship
between ideas expressed in different parts of a sentence - and thus make the
joining tighter and more emphatic. When joining singular and plural subjects,
the subject closest to the verb determines whether the verb is singular or
plural.
 as . . . as
 just as . . . so
 both . . . and
 hardly . . . when
 scarcely . . . when
 either . . . or
 neither . . . nor

 if . . . then
 not . . . but
 what with . . . and
 whether . . . or
 not only . . . but also
 no sooner . . . than
 rather . . . than
Conjunctive Adverbs
They are often used as a linking device between ideas. They show logical
relationships expressed in clauses, sentences or paragraphs.
Conjunctive adverbs are very emphatic, so they should be used sparingly.
Similar to And

 also
 besides
 furthermore
 likewise
 moreover
Similar to But

 however
 nevertheless
 nonetheless
 still

 conversely
 instead
 otherwise
 rather
Similar to So

 accordingly
 consequently
 hence
 meanwhile
 then
 therefore
 thus
List of Conjunctions
Conjunctions are also sometimes called - or put in the category of - Linking

Words. Please feel free todownload them via this link to the category page:
Linking Words & Connecting Words as a PDF.
It contains all the conjunctions listed on this site. The image to the left gives
you an impression how it looks like.
Further helpful readings about vocabulary (examples included): Smart
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Writing Tip: In order to save precious characters and typing time, there is a
rich language of text abbreviations used in Text Messaging, Twitter, SMS and
Chat.
It is quite a long list that probably includes every Text Abbreviation &
Internet Acronym ever invented. Even if you restrain yourself from
memorizing and using them all, you might find it handy to know a place where
you can look up and thus decipher what someone is writing.

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A variety of useful English Conjunctions exists, which complete this list of

Conjunctions are also sometimes called - or put in the category of - Linking

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