Conjunctions

Co-ordinating Sub-ordinating

Coordinate Correlative Subordinate Conjunctive adverbs

Conjunctions conjunctions conjunctions

Coordinate Correlative conjunctions Subordinating Connecting adverbs are

conjunctions are used are used in pairs, in order conjunctions introduce often used to show the
to join two similar to show the relationship subordinate clauses. relationship between ideas
grammatical between the ideas Subordinate expressed in a clause and
constructions; for expressed in different parts conjunctions serve as a ideas expressed in a
instance, two words, of a sentence. link between a preceding clause, sentence
two phrases or two principal clause and a or paragraph.
clauses. clause dependent on it.

that, because, if, however, therefore,

both ... and, either ... or that, what, whatever, accordingly, also, so,
and, but, or, nor,
and neither ... nor, which, who ,whom, afterwards, still,
yet and for
whether….or, though, although, consequently, indeed
(for only can link
rather…than…not while, when, where, likewise, moreover,
clauses)
only….but also, etc how, that, wherever nevertheless, similarly,
, why, so in order nonetheless, otherwise
that, as if, until etc
Examples:
My friend and I will go He came because I
I’d rather be poor than sick. called him.
to the movies. I wanted to study; however,
I was too tired.
I don’t mind whether she’s
We were tired but very I ‘m surprised that he
rich or poor.
happy got married We knew what to expect.
Therefore, we were not
She’s both intelligent and
We will go or choose for Wherever you go I will surprised at what happened.
blond.
something else follow you
List of subordinate conjunctions
because As he is my friend, I will help him.
As
when We watched as the plane took off.
After later in time After the train left, we went home.
Although or though in spite of the fact that Although it was late, we did not feel tired.
Before earlier than I arrived before the stores were open
Because for the reason that We had to wait, because we arrived early.
For for, because He is happy, for he enjoys his work
If on condition that If she is here, we will see her
Providing, provided on condition that All will be well, providing you are careful
from a past time I have been here since the sun rose.
Since
as, because Since you are here, you can help me.
consequently It was raining, so we did not go out.
So or so that
in order that I am saving money so I can buy a bicycle.
Supposing if Supposing that happens, what will you do?
Than used in comparisons He is taller than you are.
Unless except when, if not Unless he helps us, we cannot succeed.
Until or till up to the time when I will wait until I hear from you.
Whereas this is a public building, it is open
because
to everyone.
Whereas
on the other hand He is short, whereas you are tall.
Whether if I do not know whether she was invited.
at the time when While it was snowing, we played cards.

While on the other hand He is rich, while his friend is poor.

although While I am not an expert, I will do my best

In addition, the following phrases are often used at the beginning of subordinate clauses
As if in a similar way

if
As long as
while

As soon as immediately when

As though in a similar way
Even if in spite of a possibility
In case because of a possibility

Or else otherwise