The document discusses various conjunctions used in the English language to connect words, phrases, and clauses. It provides examples for common conjunctions such as because, although, whereas, but, besides, unlike, therefore, despite, provided, unless, since, so, if, yet, and after and explains their meanings and uses in sentences.
3. Because
Because is used to show
the reason
She usually eats at home,
because she likes cooking.
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4. Although
Although is used to show
two opposite statements.
Although she speaks
seldom, she says
meaningful words.
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5. Whereas
Whereas is used to show
the contrast
She is very funny whereas
he is boring.
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6. But
But is used to join two
ideas that are opposite.
I am very hungry, but the
fridge is empty.
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7. Besides
Besides means in addition
to, also. It is a preposition.
She speaks three
languages besides
Spanish.
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8. Unlike
Unlike means different
from, not similar to
Jack is completely
unlike his father.
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9. Therefore
Therefore is used to show the
result/effect of an action
She came first.
Therefore she got a
good seat.
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10. Despite
Despite is used to introduce a
fact that is in sharp contrast
with another fact.
Despite all her faults,
everybody likes him.
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11. Provided
Provided means if and
only if
They can listen to music
provided they disturb nobody.
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12. Unless
Unless means except on
that condition
You don’t need to go
unless you want to.
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13. Since
Since is used to show
result
Since I see you, I am
better.
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14. So
So is used to show
result
Whoever says so is a
liar.
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15. If
If is used to show
condition
Let me know if you go to
the school.
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16. Yet
Yet shows contrast or
joins opposites
We haven’t finished
eating the food yet.
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17. After
After tells us about
order, sequence
I can pass after the
green light is on.
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