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English Conjunctions Quiz
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Common English Conjunctions List
| Word | Meaning | Example | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|
| additionally | in addition; also | The hotel offers free breakfast and, additionally, airport pickup. | |
| after | Later than | I will see you after school. | |
| also | In addition | I also like tea. | |
| although | Even though | Although it rained, we played. | |
| and | joining two things | I like apples and bananas. | |
| as | Used to compare things | She is as tall as me. | |
| because | giving a reason | I am happy because it is my birthday. | |
| before | Earlier than | Wash your hands before dinner. | |
| besides | In addition to | Who is coming besides John? | |
| both ... and | two things together | She is both smart and kind. | |
| but | joining two different ideas | I like apples but not bananas. | |
| consequently | as a result | It rained all night; consequently, the game was canceled. | |
| either ... or | one of two choices | You can either call me or send a message. | |
| for | gives a reason (like because) | This gift is for you. | |
| furthermore | in addition; also | The plan is affordable; furthermore, it is easy to use. | |
| hence | for that reason; therefore | The evidence was weak; hence, the case was dismissed. | |
| however | Despite whatever amount or degree | However hard I try I can't do it. | |
| if | Used to say that a particular thing can or will happen only after something else happens or becomes true | If it rains we will stay home. | |
| instead | In place of someone or something else | I will have tea instead of coffee. | |
| meanwhile | Until something expected happens, or while something else is happening | I'll start cooking. Meanwhile, you can set the table. | |
| moreover | Also and more importantly | The whole report is badly written. Moreover, it's inaccurate. | |
| neither ... nor | not one and not the other | He likes neither spinach nor broccoli. | |
| nevertheless | Despite what has just been said or referred to | I knew a lot about the subject already, but her talk was interesting nevertheless. | |
| nor | and not; used after neither or not | She does not like coffee, nor does she drink tea. | |
| not only ... but also | adds emphasis and extra information | The movie was not only exciting but also funny. |
