Conjunctions

What are Conjunctions?

Conjunctions are linking words that join words, phrases, or clauses. There are three types: coordinating (join equal elements), subordinating (join a dependent clause to a main clause), and correlative (paired conjunctions).

Types of Conjunctions

Coordinating (FANBOYS)

For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So — join equal grammatical units

Subordinating

because, although, if, when, since, while, unless, until, as soon as

Correlative pairs

both...and | either...or | neither...nor | not only...but also | whether...or

Example Sentences

Although the budget was tight, the team delivered on time.

Not only did sales rise, but profits also increased significantly.

She will either join the morning session or attend the afternoon one.

The project was delayed because the vendor failed to deliver.

Neither the manager nor the team was informed of the change.

We will proceed unless the client requests a revision.

Both the CEO and the CFO approved the new strategy.

The results were disappointing, yet the team remained motivated.

She works quickly but accurately.

Submit the form so that we can process your request.

Common Mistakes

Despite the budget was tight, we delivered.

Although the budget was tight / Despite the tight budget...

'Despite' is a preposition — it must be followed by a noun/gerund, not a clause.

Not only sales rose but also profits.

Not only did sales rise, but profits also increased.

'Not only' at the start of a clause requires subject-auxiliary inversion.

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