Conjunctions: The Glue of English
Coordinating • Correlative • Subordinating — Learn to connect ideas like a pro
Coordinating
📌 FANBOYS: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
Join equal grammatical elements: words, phrases, independent clauses.
✨ I like cooking and eating, but I don't like washing dishes.
✨ Sophie is exhausted, yet she insists on dancing.
forandnorbutoryetso
Correlative
🔗 Pairs that work together
both/and, either/or, neither/nor, not only/but also, whether/or
✨ Not only am I finished studying, but also I wrote my essay.
✨ Either we leave now, or we'll miss the train.
both…andeither…orneither…nornot only…but also
Subordinating
📎 Connect dependent + independent clauses
because, although, while, since, until, if, as, though, whereas, etc.
✨ Because I was thirsty, I drank a glass of water.
✨ I can stay out until the clock strikes twelve.
becausealthoughwhileifunlesswhereas
📝 Conjunction Challenge
Fill in the blank with the most suitable conjunction. Select from the options.
🎮 Sentence Builder: Add a Conjunction
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Tip: Use FANBOYS (and, but, so, or, yet, for, nor) or subordinators (because, although, while).
List of Common Subordinating Conjunctions
afteralthoughasbecausebefore
even ififsincethoughunless
untilwhenwhereverwhilewhereas
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