Conjunction | Meaning | Example |
after | time sequence | I left after you came |
although | concession and contrast | Although I failed my last two exams, I passed. |
as | time | Take notes as you read the article. |
as far as | place | I will come with you as far as you go. |
as if | manner | The man stumbled, as if he were about to fall. |
as long as | conditional time | I will help you as long as you don't disappoint me. |
as soon as | time | Call me as soon as possible. |
because | cause | I lied to her because you told me to. |
because of | cause / blame | I lied to her because of you. |
before | time sequence | I left before you came. |
by the time | time | Finish your worksheet by the time I come back. |
even though | despite | I passed even though I failed my last two exams. |
however | contrast | We spent so much time on it, however, the boss didn't like it. |
in case | condition | Take your umbrella with you in case it rains. |
in case of | condition | Call 911 in case of emergency. |
in order to | purpose | I want to improve my English in order to communicate better. |
so that | purpose | I want to improve my English so that I can communicate better |
though | concession and contrast | Though I failed my last two exams, I passed. |
unless | condition | I know her, she won't text me unless I text her first. It's stoppage time, we are going to lose the game unless a miracle saves us. |
until/till | time | I have until/till Friday to take my grammar quiz. |
when | time | Were they asleep when you arrived? |
whenever | time | She goes shopping whenever she wants. |
whereas | concession and contrast | It's only 12.30 here, whereas it is 5 o'clock in Margaritaville. |
wherever | place | He follows me wherever I go. |
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