CONJUNCTION | What is Linked and how? | SAMPLE SENTENCES |
and | Noun phrase + Noun phrase | We have tickets for the train and the airplane. |
but | Sentence + Sentence | My English class is on Tuesday, but my piano class is on Wednesday. |
or | Verb + verb | Have you seen or heard the opera by Verdi? |
both...and | Subject + Subject | Both my sister and my brother play the piano. |
either...or | Noun + noun | I will either go for a walk or read a book. |
neither...nor | Subject + Subject | He is neither rich nor famous. |
not only...but also | Sentence + Sentence | She is not only clever, but also hard-working. |
after | later in time | After the train left, we went home. |
Before | earlier than | I arrived before the stores were open. |
since | 1. from a past time 2. as, because | 1. I have been here since the sun rose. 2. Since you are here, you can help me. |
while | 1. at the time when 2. on the other hand | 1. While it was snowing, we played cards. 2. He is rich, while his friend is poor. |
although | in spite of the fact that | Although it was after midnight, we did not feel tired. |
even if | in spite of a possibility | I am going out even if it rains. |
because | for the reason that | We had to wait, because we arrived early. |
Unless | except when, if not | Unless he helps us, we cannot succeed. |
In case | because of a possibility | Take a sweater in case it gets cold. |
