conjunction (s), conjunctions (pl)

(connecting words or groups of words)

conjunction (s)  (noun), conjunctions (pl)
A conjunctions is a word that links two or more words, clauses, or sentences, such as and, but, or, because, and when.

Coordinating conjunctions are single connecting words, and correlative conjunctions are pairs of connecting words.


Coordinating Conjunctions

  • and
  • nor
  • yet
  • but
  • or
  • for
  • so

Correlative Conjunctions

  • both/and
  • either/or
  • neither/nor
  • not only/but also
  • whether/or
Examples of Conjunctions
  • Either write her a note or call her on the phone. (connecting verbs)
  • That tree is quite tall but full of leaves. (connecting adjectives)
  • The setup at the table is missing a knife and a fork. (connecting nouns)

You may return to this Parts of Speech for Word Entries Index to see explanations and examples of other parts of speech for a better understanding of their functions.