List of conjunctions with examples

Conjunctions

The conjunctions They are the words (or sets of words) that function as links to join words, sentences or propositions. For example: and, nor, but, although.

They are invariable words and they are independent morphemes, without a lexical meaning, that express the relationships between the elements that they unite.

According to these relationships between the elements, there are different types of conjunctions.

Types of conjunctions

Coordinating conjunctions. They join two suborations of the same hierarchy.

Examples of sentences with conjunctions

COORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS

Conjunctive conjunctions

1. I have a cat Y the neighbor has a dog.
2. All texts have already been delivered and illustrations.
3. He didn't ask to eat neither drink nothing in particular.
4. So much the national panorama What the international context points in the same direction.
5. No one called him about his birthday not even the his mother.
6. Neither they cleaned the kitchen neither they washed the clothes.
7. Not only we receive it at home, but also we got him a job.

Adverse conjunctions

1. I understand what it says but it does not convince me.
2. I had to listen to the speech from beginning to end, even if I already knew it by heart.
3. The hotel was not as luxurious as it had been described, Unlike, it was in bad condition.
4. They invested in stocks, instead we invest in currencies.
5. We are a little late However, we were the first to arrive.
6. We decided to help you despite that we don't have much time.
7. The different parties have long-standing disagreements, Nevertheless, they agreed to pass this law.
8. This is not the last chance otherwise one more of many.
9. He wasn't hired because of his resume but he was sent by the head of the company.

Disjunctive and distributive conjunctions

1. We will hire a clown or to a May.
2. They can choose the half board service O well the full board.
3. Well we increase the budget, well we reduce expenses.
4. OR stop fighting, or each one goes to his room.

Explanatory conjunctions

1. Nobody knows him I mean you will have to introduce yourself to everyone.
2. He has not missed a single day of training, namely which is very constant.
3. They have made a contract with China, this is, the world's leading manufacturer of the product.

SUBORDINANT CONJUNCTIONS

Causal conjunctions

1. I am happy because today is my birthday.
2. As. We don't expect it as he said he wouldn't be coming for dinner.
3. Given the There are no objections, we will proceed with the signing of the contract.
4. No one dares to approach the house becauseThe dog that guards her.
5. My aunt got mad because We forgot to invite her to the party.
6. I must take good care of this suit since it is rented.
7. What Tomorrow I have to get up early, I'm going to go to sleep early.

Conditional conjunctions 

1. Yes we have the opportunity, we will go to Brazil.
2. We prefer a room with an ocean view, but there is a downside.
3. I can lend you the car on condition that you take care of it as if it were yours.
4. They can go to the pool unless your father objects.
5. On Thursday we will go to the park, unless it rains.
6. We can offer champagne if ask for it.
7. We will help you as long as you help us.
8. I will let you out provided that shut up.

Concessive conjunctions

1. Even if you complain, we will continue with what was planned.
2. He decided to get married although his father objected.
3. I love her despite her bad temper.
4. He looked happy despite they lost the match.
5. Even if he's coming right now, it's too late.
6. I will not go back to him So give me the moon.
7. By more than we try hard, we can't find the correct result.

Consecutive conjunctions

1. I already forgave him so let's meet tonight.
2. They both have jobs so that they have no money problems.
3. He has always fulfilled his tasks, so that it was impossible to deny him the raise.
4. If you are sure of your goals, then you must strive to achieve them.
5. We are on vacation, so we are not worried about arriving sooner or later.
6. We have achieved the proposed objectives, therefore we end the project.
7. Regulations have changed, thus we must catch up.
8. I'm so tired what I could sleep a whole day
9. He wants to impress the teacher hence he constantly strives.
10. We are looking for an employee such experience what can take care of everything without supervision.

Final conjunctions

1. I want to study a master's degree in order to access a better job.
2. We have to deliver this budget what for the customer approves it.
3. We have hired more nurses in order to all of our patients have the necessary care.

Modal conjunctions

1. Don't treat me What if I were a child.
2. Everything happened such as we expected.
3. We have built the prototype according your directions.
4. They entered the building without no one will notice.

Temporary conjunctions

1. They left the gifts by the tree before the children will wake up.
2. He fell asleep barely the movie started.
3. He asked for forgiveness after what his mother explained what she had done wrong.
4. The applause began as soon as the actor entered the living room.
5. I will call you when he gets off work.
6. The dog begins to bark as long as he sees me go by.
7. We will continue practicing until come out perfect.