Conjunctions - NSW Department of Education

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Conjunctions are words that connect things in sentences or join two simple sentences to make a compound sentence. They a
Conjunctions Conjunctions are words that connect things in sentences or join two simple sentences to make a compound sentence. They are sometimes called connectives. Types of conjunctions

Examples

adding information

eg, and, as well, also, but She went to bed and read a book. He bought a new umbrella as well as a raincoat. The teacher felt sick but she still went to the meeting.

time

meanwhile, when, before, finally Sam went to lunch before completing the research. They were waiting at the bus stop when they saw their friends go past. She was buying a ticket; meanwhile the train came and she missed it.

comparing or contrasting

likewise, on the other hand, however, similarly She produced good work; however, it took a long time. For daily exercise he jogs before breakfast; on the other hand, his wife walks.

cause and effect

because, so, therefore, consequently, furthermore She lost her umbrella because she had been in a rush. He was late so he had a shorter lunch break.

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