Conjunctions for Beginners: The Only Guide You Need to Get Started

Conjunctions are the bridge that connects 2 ideas, phrases or words. This is also the bridge the takes you from a broken language to a fluent conversation by helping you build on the idea that you want to talk about. Conjunctions can come in pairs or single words.

Here's a list of 20 essential conjunction for a beginner to improve English communication skills.

Essential conjunctions for beginners with simplified meanings and examples.

 I. And – Adds similar ideas

1. She sings and plays the guitar.

2. We ate dinner and watched a movie.

3. I’ll make the cake and you bring the candles.

4. He writes books and poems.

5. The sun rose and the birds started chirping.

   
   

II. But – Shows contrast

1. I wanted to go but it started raining.

2. She’s small but strong.

3. He worked hard but failed the test.

4. We invited them but they didn’t come.

5. The dress is nice but too expensive.

   
   

III. Or – Offers choices

1. Would you like pizza or pasta?

2. We can watch a movie or play a game.

3. Do you want tea or juice?

4. You can stay here or come with me.

5. Should we drive or take a cab?

   
   

IV. Because – Gives a reason

1. I’m resting because I’m tired.

2. We stayed inside because it was raining.

3. She left early because of the traffic.

4. He cried because he was scared.

5. They succeeded because they worked hard.

   
   

V. Either…or – Choice between two

1. Either you study now or fail later.

2. We can either go shopping or stay in.

3. You can either eat healthy or get sick.

4. Either John or Sarah will present.

5. She’ll wear either a dress or jeans.

   
   

VI. Neither…nor – Negative choices

1. Neither the phone nor the laptop worked.

2. I like neither tea nor coffee.

3. He speaks neither English nor Hindi.

4. Neither she nor her brother attended.

5. The baby eats neither fruits nor vegetables.

   
   

VII. Since – From a point of time or reason

1. We’ve lived here since 2015.

2. He’s been quiet since the meeting.

3. I felt better since taking the medicine.

4. Since you’re here, let’s begin.

5. She’s happy since starting her new job.

   
   

VIII. Though – Despite that

1. She smiled though she was hurt.

2. It was fun though tiring.

3. I’ll join you, though I’m late.

4. He helped me though we barely know each other.

5. She stayed calm though everyone panicked.

   
   

IX. Although – Similar to “though”

1. Although tired, he kept working.

2. I’ll go, although I’m nervous.

3. Although it rained, we had fun.

4. She passed, although she didn’t study.

5. He stayed, although he was not invited.

   
   

X. Whereas – Contrast between two

1. I like coffee, whereas she prefers tea.

2. He is outgoing, whereas his brother is shy.

3. Some students are quiet, whereas others talk a lot.

4. She reads books, whereas I watch movies.

5. He sleeps early, whereas I stay up late.

   
   

XI. In order to – Purpose

1. I exercise in order to stay fit.

2. She studies hard in order to get good grades.

3. He left early in order to catch the train.

4. They practiced daily in order to win.

5. In order to save money, we stopped eating out.

   
   

XII. In case – For possible situations

1. Take a jacket in case it gets cold.

2. I brought extra snacks in case we get hungry.

3. Call me in case you’re lost.

4. Keep your phone charged in case of emergency.

5. Carry some cash in case the card doesn’t work.

   
   

XIII. Until – Up to a point in time

1. I’ll wait until you’re ready.

2. She didn’t sleep until midnight.

3. Stay here until I come back.

4. He worked until he finished.

5. We talked until sunrise.

   
   

XIV. Unless – Condition for exception

1. You won’t pass unless you study.

2. Don’t touch it unless you’re sure.

3. I won’t go unless she invites me.

4. Unless it rains, we’ll play outside.

5. He won’t learn unless he tries.

   
   

XV. However – Contrast or in any way

1. I want to help, however I can.

2. She failed the test, however hard she tried.

3. However you do it, just get it done.

4. He’s annoying, however he means well.

5. You can arrange the room however you like.

   
   

XVI. Despite – Similar to "although"

1. Despite the cold, they went swimming.

2. She smiled despite the pain.

3. Despite being busy, he helped me.

4. He came despite the warning.

5. Despite the noise, the baby slept.

   
   

XVII. Whenever – Any time something happens

1. Call me whenever you need help.

2. She laughs whenever he jokes.

3. The dog barks whenever someone knocks.

4. I smile whenever I see you.

5. Visit us whenever you can.

   
   

XVIII. Till – Similar to "until"

1. Stay here till I come.

2. He read till midnight.

3. Wait till I finish.

4. I’ll be busy till next week.

5. Don’t leave till I say so.

   
   

XIX. Once – As soon as

1. Call me once you arrive.

2. Once it’s ready, we’ll eat.

3. I’ll tell you once I know.

4. Once she heard the news, she cried.

5. Once we finish, we’ll relax.

   
   

XX. While – Two things at once

1. I cooked while she cleaned.

2. He read while listening to music.

3. I waited while they talked.

4. She laughed while crying.

5. They played while it rained.

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