Common Conjunctions for Putting Sentences Together

Important Conjunctions:

Conjunctions help connect words, phrases, or parts of sentences. Here are some common ones:

• Coordinating Conjunctions:

  • and (to add ideas)
    Example: I like apples and oranges.
  • but (to show a difference)
    Example: I wanted to go, but I was tired.
  • or (to give choices)
    Example: Would you like tea or coffee?

• Subordinating Conjunctions:

  • because (to explain a reason)
    Example: I stayed home because it was raining.
  • although (to show a difference)
    Example: Although it was late, I finished my homework.
  • if (to introduce a condition)
    Example: If it snows, we will play outside.

Making Sentences

With these conjunctions, you can create:

• Compound sentences: These join two complete ideas.
  Example: I enjoy reading, and my sister likes writing.

• Complex sentences: These connect a complete idea with a part that can’t stand by itself.
  Example: I will pass the test if I study hard.

Try using different conjunctions to spice up your writing!