Overview
A conjunction is a word or words used to show the relationship between one notion and another notion. There are two main types of conjunction: the coordinative conjunction, which joins phrases of equal importance and rank, and the subordinative conjunction, which joins a phrase with another phrase that is dependent on it.
Coordinative Conjunctions
A coordinative conjunction joins two sentences together that do not rely on each other for meaning. We can split the coordinative conjunctions into four smaller groups: the cumulative, the alternative, the adversative, and the illative.
Cumulative
A cumulative conjunction is used to add one thought to another. Examples of cumulative conjunctions include *and *both...and *not only *but also *as well as
Alternative
Used to indicate a choice between one notion and another. For example: *or *either...or *else *otherwise *neither...nor
Adversative
Used to contrast one notion and another. *but *yet *however *nonetheless *despite *still
Illative
These show that one notion is implied, inferred or proved by another. *then *thus *therefore *so *for
Subordinating conjunctions
Subordinating conjunctions express relationships of time, manner, cause or reason, comparison, condition, or purpose. They are used to introduce subordinate clauses that are not complete