What is conjunction:
Conjunction means binding, union, joining. Grammatically, conjunction is the invariable word that has the function of connecting clauses or terms with the same grammatical value. Examples: It's sunny, but is cold. bought pear and papaya.
Classification of conjunctions
Coordinations – link two independent sentences. They are divided into five types:
- Additives – express sum: and, neither, well with, not only... but also, not only... but also. E.g.: He not only is the author of the book as also the editor.
- Adversatives – expresses opposition: but, yet, yet, however, yet, yet, notwithstanding. E.g.: They weren't champions, still exhibited the best football.
- Alternatives – express choice of thoughts: or or... or, well... now... now, want... either... be, maybe... perhaps. Ex.: Or you buy or you rent.
- conclusive – express thought conclusion: therefore, therefore, therefore, therefore, thus. E.g.: It rained a lot, therefore the harvest is guaranteed.
- Explanatory – express reason and motive: that, because, therefore, because, therefore, so. E.g.: Study, why is important!
Subordinates – link two dependent clauses. They are divided into ten types:
- Integrals – introduce a sentence that will complete the meaning of the other: that if. E.g.: I want what you come back soon.
- causal – introduce clauses that give an idea of the cause: that, because, like, because that, since, because, because, since, since. Ex.: Like I got sick, I couldn't go to class.
- Comparatives – introduce clauses that give the idea of comparison: how, which, what, than (after more, less, greater, lesser, better and worse). E.g.: My health has always been better what yours.
- concessional – begin prayers that indicate contradiction: though, even though, even though, though, post that, however, despite that. E.g.: I go to the beach, although is raining.
- Conditional – begin sentences that express a hypothesis or condition: if, case, unless, as long as, unless, provided, unless. Ex.: Unless If something unforeseen happens, I'll be there tomorrow.
- conforming – begin prayers that express agreement: as, according, second, consonant. E.g.: Each one reaps according sows.
- consecutive – begin prayers that indicate consequence: that (preceded by such, so, so, or size), so that, so that, so that. E.g.: He screamed so much, what got hoarse.
- Storms – begin prayers that give an idea of time: when, bad, so what, as soon as, before that, after that, whenever, as long as. E.g.: We left as soon as stopped raining.
- Endings – begin prayers that express purpose: because, in order for that, for that. E.g.: Sit down soon for what everyone can see.
- Proportional – begin prayers that express concomitance: as, to the extent that, whereas, the less, the smaller, the bigger, the better. Ex.: As the effect of the analgesic wears off, the pain returns.
See the meaning of definite and indefinite article and examples of use of notwithstanding and its meaning.
Update date: 03/01/2021.
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