50 Conjunctions

Conjunctions are words that function as a link between clauses in sentences. They usually show how the meanings of two clauses are related to each other. {See Conjunctions, A1 Level}

We use conjuctions for: Comparisons, conditions, concessions, reasons and time.

Some of these Conjunctions are: Than, whether, if, unless, though, although, even though, in order to, because, as soon as, after, until, while, by the time, since.

Conjunctions are usually positioned in the middle of the sentence between the two clauses:
Clause 1 + conjunction + clause 2.

1. Comparison
   • Than
     • My fish soup is better than yours.
2. Alternatives
   • Whether
     1. You eat whether spinach or aubergine.
3. Conditions
   • If
     • If you see him, tell him to start the dishwasher.
   • Unless
     • You won’t get better unless you drink some vegetable soup.
4. Concession
   • Though
     • Though the stew is burnt, it tastes good.
   • Although
     • He went fishing although he was ill.
   • Even though
     • He started the dishwasher even though it was not full.
5. Purpose
   • In order to
     • You have to be over 18 years old in order to buy a fishing boat.
6. Reason
   • Because
     • He said he couldn’t come because he had to prepare breakfast for his kids.
7. Time
   • As soon as
     • Send me a message as soon as you put the cupcakes into the oven.
   • After
     • I will clear the table after I finish my dinner.
   • Until
     • Don’t turn off the heat until the sausage is cooked.
   • While
     • You can take a seat while I’m cutting the pineapple.
   • By the time
     • By the time you get home, I will have finished cooking the lamp chops.
   • Since
     • They haven’t eaten seafood since 2014.

Conjunctions are words used to connect clauses into sentences and show how the meanings of the two clauses are related. Conjunctions are used to show:

1. Comparison:
   • Than (Introduces the second element in a comparison);
2. Alternatives:
   • Whether (Introduces two options);
3. Condition:
   • If (Introduces situations or conditions);
   • Unless (Means “if…not” or “except if”);
4. Concession:
   • Though/Even though/Although (All three conjunctions mean “in spite of something”);
5. Purpose:
   • In order to (Means “for the purpose of”);
6. Reason:
   • Because (Means “for the reason that”);
7. Time:
   • As soon as (right after something happens);
   • After (at a later time);
   • Until (means “up to a certain time”);
   • While (at the same time that something else is happening);
   • By the time (something happens at the time that something else has already happened);
   • Since (starting at one point and continuing until now).

Conjunctions are words that function as a link between clauses in sentences, showing how the meaning of the two clauses are related to each other. Conjunctions can be used for different purposes: Comparison, conditions, concession, time and reason.

The structure for a sentence in which we wish to use a conjunction is as follows:
Clause 1 + conjunction + clause 2 (e.g. I couldn’t eat the stew because it was too salty.).

For example:
— “I couldn’t eat the stew because it was too salty.” = The reason why I didn’t eat the stew is that it was too salty.
— “Start the dishwasher after cleaning the table.” = You should clean the table first and then start the dishwasher.

Let’s revise this content within the [Form] section. Take a look at the [Example] section which shows its use within a context.